World’s First Ammonia Bunkering Terminal Set to be Built in Norway

The world’s first ammonia bunkering terminal is set to be built at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway, marking a significant milestone in establishing ammonia as a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional transportation fuels. The initiative, started by Yara Clean Ammonia and Azane Fuel Solutions two years ago, has received approval from the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection, demonstrating compliance with strict safety requirements. The proposed terminal will have a floating stationary barge with a capacity of 1000 cubic meters of low-emission ammonia, expected to handle up to 416 annual operations.

Yara Clean Ammonia’s president, Magnus Ankarstrand, emphasized the benefits of ammonia as a zero-emission shipping fuel and its role in decarbonizing the maritime industry. The collaboration between Yara Clean Ammonia, Fjord Base, and Azane aims to obtain permits from the local municipality to address the growing demand for ammonia as a marine fuel by building a network of terminals throughout Scandinavia. The marine sector has made significant progress in using ammonia, with plans for more experiments and trials to ensure its safe and effective use as a marine fuel.

The approval of the ammonia bunkering terminal at Fjord Base in Norway is a significant step towards decarbonizing the maritime industry. With the support of industry partners, including the Singapore Maritime and Port Authority, extensive testing and training have been conducted to enable the first ammonia bunkering operation. The future looks promising for the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, with ongoing efforts to validate its safety and effectiveness through further trials and developments in the maritime sector.

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