Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases has been awarded approval in principle (AiP) for a new ammonia fuel supply system.
The California-based cryogenics specialist received AiP from the American Bureau of Shipping. ABS sets standards for safety and excellence for the marine industry.
Nikkiso’s awarded ammonia fuel supply system has high-efficiency pumps and an integrated fuel management system. It can be installed in marine applications such as merchant ships.
Konstantinos Fakiolas, Director of Marine at Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, said, “Nikkiso’s FFS for ammonia is designed under the principles of redundancy, enhanced reliability and robustness with the highest safety standards for mitigating leakages and slippages.”
As a carrier for hydrogen, ammonia can be transported to demand centres for power generation and as a marine fuel in support of the energy transition.
Dual-fuelled ammonia vessels are becoming increasingly popular among by shipowners as the maritime industry faces major challenges in reducing carbon emissions and meeting Net Zero targets.
Earlier this month (September 2024), Nikkiso made another marine-focused announcement, having partnered with GTT to advance the LNG-fuelled shipping market.
The combination of the two companies will see GTT’s patented Recycool™ technology paired with Nikkiso’s high-pressure fuel gas pump skids.
Read more: Nikkiso and GTT partner to enhance LNG shipping market
GTT’s Recycool™ technology ensures boil-off gas is recovered and manged safely to avoid unwanted emissions and improve fuel efficiency.
Already, the duo has received an order from a Chinese shipyard to equip 10 LNG-fuelled container ships, with additional contracts expected in the near future.
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