In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Worley has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction contract with ExxonMobil to support enabling works, infrastructure, and interconnects for a proposed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility in Baytown, Texas. The contract, announced December 2024, depends on a final investment decision expected in 2025, regulatory approvals, and supportive government policies. […]
In Norway, DNV has launched a competence standard for methanol and a recommended practice for ammonia on December 18, 2024, to address safety risks as 27 ammonia and 322 methanol-fueled vessels prepare to join the global fleet. These guidelines aim to equip crews and shipowners with the knowledge and skills to safely manage alternative fuels, […]
In Massachusetts, The American Journal of Transportation reports Höegh Autoliners has committed to ammonia-fueled propulsion for four vessels in its Aurora-class fleet, slated for delivery in 2027, as CEO Andreas Enger explained in an interview ahead of Nor-Shipping 2025. With a combined lifespan of 30 years and flexible dual-fuel systems, the ships mark a decisive step […]
In France, Air Liquide has received €110 million from the European Innovation Fund to develop ENHANCE, a large-scale renewable hydrogen production and liquefaction project in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, aimed at cutting over 300,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually by using ammonia instead of natural gas, announced December 10, 2024. The project will retrofit an existing hydrogen unit […]
In Cyprus, Cyprus Shipping News reports during the 109th Maritime Safety Committee session held in London from December 2 to 6, 2024, the International Maritime Organization approved amendments to allow ammonia as fuel for ships starting July 1, 2026, advanced safety standards for autonomous vessels, and revised regulations for natural gas-fueled ships. The session also […]
In Singapore, Splash 24/7 reports Mitsui OSK Lines, the Tokyo-based maritime giant, has contracted four new ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemax bulk carriers, each with a 210,000 dwt capacity, from CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding in China. These vessels, scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2028, are part of an ambitious expansion, contrasting with earlier orders of three […]
In Argentina, RP Global and GIZ launched a partnership under Germany’s H2Uppp program to develop green hydrogen and ammonia projects in southern Argentina, targeting local use and European export markets. The initiative is backed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The project, called “Gaucho Wind to Hydrogen & Green Ammonia,” […]
In Texas, Clean Hydrogen Works awarded McDermott the front-end engineering and design contract on for its Ascension Clean Energy project in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, a facility set to produce 2.4 million metric tons of clean ammonia annually starting in 2029, with a planned expansion to 7.2 million metric tons. The ACE project is a joint […]
In Qatar, QatarEnergy has begun constructing the world’s largest blue ammonia plant in Mesaieed Industrial City, with an investment of QAR 4.4 billion. The facility will produce 1.2 million tons of low-carbon ammonia annually and is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026. The plant will include a CO2 capture and storage […]
In Norway, Færder Tankers, a Norwegian shipping firm announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to develop ammonia-fueled medium gas carriers for CiP’s clean ammonia projects, with the first 50,000-cubic-meter-capacity vessel expected by 2028. These next-generation ships will feature dual-fuel ammonia engines, advanced maneuverability, and full bunkering capabilities, enabling green […]
