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‘Another milestone’: Saudi Arabia ships low-carbon ammonia to Japan

by Staff Writer

A first shipment of independently-certified low-carbon ammonia has arrived in Japan for use as fuel in power generation. This initiative is part of broader efforts by Aramco and Saudi Basic Industries Corp. Agri-Nutrients to establish a global supply network for this lower-carbon fuel. Olivier Thorel, Aramco SVP of Chemicals, said: “This is another milestone that highlights the […]

Posted inEnergy Transition

Partnerships pivotal for zero-carbon shipping: Uniper Dubai MD

by Lars Liebig, Managing Director, Uniper Energy Dubai (UED)

Lars Liebig, Managing Director, Uniper Energy Dubai, comments on the need for partnerships to enable zero-carbon shipping

There is no doubt that ammonia and methanol are in the race to be the most viable zero-carbon bunker fuels in the global shipping industry. When you consider the rapid acceleration of the world’s transition to a greener future and that shipping facilitates 90% of the world’s traded goods, the importance of these budding markets […]

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IUMI calls for mandatory requirements to facilitate the use of green fuels

by Carla Sertin

Fuel types including ammonia and hydrogen are being promoted, so their use will need to be managed and insured, requiring regulations in place

IUMI (International Union of Marine Insurance) says it fully supports the shipping industry’s move to decarbonise, but recognises that risk management provision must be in place to unpin the transition. Fuel types including ammonia and hydrogen are being promoted, so their use will need to be managed and insured, requiring regulations in place. “We applaud […]