Exploring the use of ammonia as marine fuel in shipping
International experts have shared their insight on the use of ammonia as marine fuel during an IMO technical seminar at IMO Headquarters in London (17 September).
The seminar was organized by IMO’s Future Fuels and Technology Project (FFT Project) and brought together around 800 participants from IMO Member States, NGOs, IGOs, industry and academia, both in person and online. Professor Lynn Loo, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization, moderated the event.
Participants exchanged technical information and experiences on the potential use of ammonia as a marine fuel, including developments in production, bunkering and infrastructure, technology developments, notably on ammonia-fuelled engines and control of emissions, as well as safety and environmental considerations.
Opening the seminar, David Osborn, Director of the IMO Marine Environment Division, highlighted the importance of technical knowledge in supporting discussions on alternative fuels:
“Sound policy must nevertheless rest on sound evidence. The decisions this Organization takes on alternative fuels depend on a clear and shared understanding of what the technology can do today, where the difficulties lie, and what remains unresolved.”
IMO’s Future Fuels and Technology Project (FFT Project) is a partnership between the Government of the Republic of Korea and IMO, aiming to support GHG emissions reduction from international shipping by promoting the uptake of future fuels and technology.
The seminar was the fifth technical seminar organized under the project, following previous editions covering onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS), energy transition of shipping (Hong Kong Maritime week), biofuels and methane-based fuels.
Resources and further information:
- Technical Seminar on the use of ammonia as marine fuel (video recording and presentations available)
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Technical Seminar Series: Future Fuels and Technology website
Source : IMO
