Wärtsilä has partnered with Eidesvik to convert the offshore platform supply vessel (PSV) Viking Energy to operate on ammonia fuel, making it the world’s first ammonia-fuelled platform supply vessel conversion.
The conversion is scheduled for early 2026, with the vessel expected to start operating on ammonia in the first half of that year. Wärtsilä will provide the engine, complete fuel gas supply system, and exhaust after-treatment. In addition to chartering the vessel Equinor contributes with financing for the conversion.
Håkan Agnevall, President and CEO of Wärtsilä highlighted the importance of cross-industry collaboration, saying that “In just 25 years – the lifetime of a single vessel – shipping needs to get to net zero emissions. Achieving this will require coordinated action by all maritime industry stakeholders to bring about the system change needed to accept a new generation of sustainable fuels.“
With this new contract, together with Eidesvik, Wärtsilä is proud to be at the forefront of this movement. Decarbonisation is front and centre of our strategy and we are committed to developing and delivering sustainable solutions which not only ensure the viability of sustainable fuels, but also their safety.
… commented Håkan Agnevall
As informed, Wärtsilä, Eidesvik and Equinor share a commitment to support the industry’s efforts to decarbonise. The conversion of Viking Energy is the latest project in a history of collaboration between the three companies.
Close collaboration throughout the value chain is key to succeed in the green transition. Eidesvik has a unique history of pioneering the implementation of innovative emission-reducing technologies, and we are proud to spearhead yet another groundbreaking project together with Wärtsilä and Equinor
… said Gitte Gard Talmo, CEO & President of Eidesvik Offshore
According to Sphera, within NECA (Tier III NOX-limit) the use of Ammonia fuelled ships can reduce GHG emissions by up to 61 % in the base case compared with ships operating on MGO.
