As a result of the cooperation among various companies, a first cargo of ammonia for use as fuel arrived in Japan earlier this week.
The shipment is the result of a successful multiparty collaboration across the low-carbon ammonia value chain. The ammonia was produced by SABIC Agri-Nutrients with feedstock from Aramco, and sold by Aramco Trading Company to the Fuji Oil Company (FOC). Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) was tasked with shipping the liquid to Japan, then it was transported to the Sodegaura Refinery for use in co-fired power generation, with technical support provided by Japan Oil Engineering Co.
This landmark achievement is an example of excellent collaboration across businesses within Aramco, SABIC, Aramco Trading and our Japanese partners, and indeed a major boost for our sustainability efforts.
… said Mohammed Al-Mulhim, Aramco Trading Company CEO
By combining accumulated knowledge and proactively participating in a broad range of value chains, we hope to contribute to the decarbonization of society.
… commented Toshiaki Tanaka, MOL Representative Director, Executive Vice President Executive Officer
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced plans to increasingly harness ammonia as a fuel for power generation and for ship propulsion, as part of the country’s 2050 decarbonization goals.
As Japan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, low-carbon ammonia is expected to be a next-generation fuel that can contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
… said Shigeto Yamamoto, FOC Representative Director, President
The low-carbon ammonia that reached Japan is part of broader efforts by Aramco and SABIC AN to establish a global supply network for this lower-carbon fuel, the company said. Aramco and SABIC AN aim to supply low-carbon ammonia to other players to meet their early demand needs.
This is another milestone that highlights the possibilities for low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia made from Aramco feedstock, with the potential to play a role in a lower-carbon future.
…said Olivier Thorel, Aramco Senior Vice President of Chemicals
Our aim is to capitalize on this important milestone to grow and expand our positive contribution toward carbon neutrality.
… added Abdulrahman Shamsaddin, SABIC AN CEO