Zhoushan operation supplies 1,000 tonnes of green ammonia to ship
A company release distributed through AFP says the vessel Shenghang Yongle transferred 1,000 tonnes of green ammonia to CMB.TECH's Mineral Europa at an anchorage in Zhoushan Port. [9] The release describes it as the world's first commercial ship-to-ship green ammonia bunkering operation and says the fuel came from a wind- and solar-powered production project in Songyuan. [9]
Why it matters
The operation links renewable fuel production with storage, transport, port handling and an ocean-going ship, providing a concrete example of the supply chain needed for ammonia-powered shipping. [9] The fuel produces no direct carbon dioxide during combustion, but its toxicity requires specialized equipment and strict operating procedures. [9]
Key insights
- The Songyuan project uses renewable electricity to produce hydrogen through water electrolysis and then synthesize ammonia. [9]
- The release says the production project has ISCC EU RFNBO certification and a sales contract for ocean-going shipping. [9]
- The reported logistics chain includes road transport, port storage, waterway transport and offshore fueling, with carbon emissions tracked throughout. [9]
- The first transfer is smaller than the available port inventory: the release says 7,000 tonnes have reached the Nanjing Port tank farm for fueling in batches. [9]