Maersk, Keppel and Yara Join Forces for Ammonia Bunkering in Singapore

Together they aim to be among the first to set up a "comprehensive and competitive supply chain for the provision of green ammonia" at the port. 

“Alongside methanol, at A. P. Moller-Maersk we see green ammonia as an important future fuel for the decarbonization of our fleet. A dual fuel ammonia engine is currently under development, but for green ammonia to fuel our vessels in the future we also have supply, infrastructure and safety related challenges to solve, not least when it comes to bunkering operations," said Morten Bo Christiansen, VP and head of decarbonization at A.P. Moller-Maersk. 

Maersk and Fleet Management will work on the development of safe and reliable bunkering procedures, and Keppel will design new ammonia bunkering vessels and ammonia-ready LPG bunkering vessels. Sumitomo will work on the supply chain, including transportation and storage, and Yara will lead the feasibility analysis for supplying the ammonia (green, blue and brown).

The Maersk McKinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping will provide an analysis of all safety concerns in a technology roadmap, and will integrate the study's findings into economic modelling of lifecycle costs. 

"It is key to understand the complete life cycle and safety implications of any future fuel across the supply chain. This project will address gaps in infrastructure and regulation and bring forward the solutions needed for safe operations and bunkering of ammonia in ports," said Bo Cerup-Simonsen, CEO of the Maersk McKinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping.

Source: Maritime Executive (Click for further of the article)