In China, CMB.TECH NV investing in the Chinese ammonia supply chain. CMB.TECH has signed an off-take agreement for green ammonia produced by CEEC Hydrogen Energy (“CEEC”) in Jilin Province and will own a minority share in privately owned Jiangsu Andefu Energy Technology Co., Ltd. one of China’s largest ammonia supply chain companies. CMB.TECH will purchase […]
In China, Metal.com reports China’s first offshore hydrogen-ammonia-methanol project in the waters off of Yantai produced its first green methanol in October, demonstrating the production-storage-transportation-utilization chain. The facility is off-grid, powered entirely by wind and solar, achieving a breakthrough in direct seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production that produces 5 metric tons of green hydrogen per […]
In the UK, on September 17, the International Chamber of Shipping’s Maritime Just Transition Task Force released new training frameworks for seafarers working with ammonia, methanol and hydrogen, marking the first international effort to align skills and safety standards for alternative marine fuels. The frameworks outline requirements for both junior crew and senior officers, covering […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Polish energy company Hynfra has signed a framework agreement with the Government of Mauritania for a $1.5 billion green ammonia project in Nouakchott. The investment foresees the construction of an integrated facility that will produce 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually starting in 2030, according to the report. […]
In Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced it had secured the world’s first Approval in Principle from the American Bureau of Shipping for two proprietary safety technologies developed for ammonia-fueled vessels. The certification covers an ammonia discharge monitoring device and a toxic area zoning system, marking a major milestone in preparing ammonia propulsion for commercial […]
In Japan, on September 1, Japan Engine Corporation completed the world’s first full-scale commercial marine engine designed to run on ammonia, marking a breakthrough for zero-carbon shipping. Developed under Japan’s Green Innovation Fund and tested in late August with partners including NYK Line, Japan Marine United, and ClassNK, the seven-cylinder engine demonstrated 95 percent ammonia […]
In Norway, DNV reports as of August 2025, 39 ammonia-capable ships are on order and dual-fuel engines are entering commercial production, marking a sharp shift since 2020 when no such vessels were planned and engine technology was still conceptual. According to the DNV white paper, Ammonia in Shipping: Tracing the Emergence of a New Fuel, […]
In Sweden, on September 3 at the Port of Gothenburg, Höegh Autoliners named Höegh Moonlight, the sixth vessel in its twelve-ship Aurora Class program. Jenny Westermark of Volvo Group served as sponsor, christening the vessel with a bottle break while Volvo’s cargo stood staged on deck. Built for 9,100 car equivalent units, Höegh Moonlight follows […]
In Morocco, the African Energy Council reported the government has approved $32.5 billion in green hydrogen projects to produce ammonia, fuel, and steel, according to the Moroccan prime minister’s office. Each project will receive up to 30,000 hectares of land once preliminary agreements are signed. The approvals include U.S.-based Ortus, Spain’s Acciona, and Germany’s Nordex […]
In Korea, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology researchers developed a catalyst that significantly boosts ammonia synthesis at lower temperatures and pressures, potentially cutting energy use and emissions from a century-old industrial process, the university announced on March 11. Led by Professor Min-Ki Choi, the team designed a system combining ruthenium (Ru) and barium […]
