Höegh Autoliners and North Ammonia today announced a partnership for the supply, distribution, delivery, and consumption of green ammonia.
According to the company, the green ammonia is meant for Höegh’s ammonia-ready dual-fuel Aurora class vessels. As part of their newbuilding program, Höegh has ordered eight Auroras – expecting the delivery of two every six months starting from the second half of 2024.
Designed to carry up to 9,100 cars, the Auroras were designed for future cargo as the vessels’ strengthened decks and enhanced internal ramp systems enable electric vehicles on all decks and provide more flexibility for heavier project cargo, the company claimed.
With this partnership, we are adding yet another steppingstone in designing the infrastructure of the future – with a green and sustainable focus
… said COO of Höegh Autoliners, Sebjørn Dahl
North Ammonia has selected the Eydehavn site at the Port of Arendal as the location for production, storage and export infrastructure. According to the company, the site is both strategically positioned as a pathway to the rest of Europe and an ideal location for green ammonia production with efficient access to the power grid and supply of renewable power.
As an infrastructure developer, we hope that this collaboration will inspire other companies in the industry to develop and order environmentally friendly vessels
… said Vidar Lundberg, CEO of North Ammonia
The bunkering location for the green ammonia is likely to take place in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam Antwerp area. The distribution of the green ammonia to bunkering locations in Europe may be provided by Grieg’s future ammonia bunkering vessels.
