Equinor and Azane Fuel Solutions yesterday announced that they have agreed to collaborate on ammonia bunkering study project.
The project will match an estimated ammonia fuel demand between 2025- 2030 with an optimized fuel value chain from production to consumption, focusing on efficient distribution and establishment of bunkering terminals at strategic locations.
Based on a long running dialogue about ammonia fuel and bunkering, the parties decided to establish the “AFNO 2030 – Ammonia fuel for the Norwegian offshore sector 2025-2030” project.
The project will study how clean ammonia can be introduced as a fuel to decarbonize the Norwegian offshore sector and will cover logistical optimization, operational planning, and safety aspects.
Clean ammonia can be burned in an engine or a fuel cell but does not contain carbon – hence no CO2 is emitted. However, key challenges in regard to the fuel are safety aspects related to ammonia toxicity and corrosivity.
“AFNO 2030” planned activities are divided in three main categories:
- Develop an estimated ammonia fuel demand timeline.
- Develop a fuel supply value chain development plan.
- Perform site-specific location planning for bunkering.
Equinor can play an important role in the maritime green shift – as a first mover to utilize the fuel, technologies and bunkering infrastructure required for the industry to make the leap
… said Håkon Skjerstad, newly appointed CEO at Azane Fuel Solutions.
