In Sweden, Alfa Laval has secured an order to supply the world’s first marine boiler system for ammonia waste incineration to four 45,000 cbm multi-gas carriers being built for Trafigura at HD Hyundai Mipo in South Korea, with delivery expected between 2027 and 2028.
The system which was developed under a joint project with WinGD and HD Hyundai Mipo is designed to incinerate ammonia emissions from dual-fuel engines and related systems, doubling as an Ammonia Release Mitigation System. “Alfa Laval is not just adapting to the shift toward these fuels, but is actively shaping it through our technological expertise,” said Anders Lindmark, Business Unit President, Heat & Gas Systems.
The boiler offers integrated handling of purge gas, boil-off, and tank-emptying emissions, reducing equipment needs and saving space. “Our system eliminates the need for separate equipment,” said Stig Person, Head of R&D.
“This landmark project… tackles one of the critical technical hurdles impeding the wider adoption of ammonia,” said Andrea Olivi, Global Head of Shipping at Trafigura.
Research began in 2021 and was scaled up at Alfa Laval’s Aalborg testing center. David Jung, Business Development Manager, noted, “These vessels will be among the first to demonstrate a fully integrated boiler system for ammonia waste incineration.”
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Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
