The safe use of ammonia and its surrounding regulatory framework remains a critical factor for its adoption as a marine fuel.
A Fuel For Thought
Ammonia found that although technology for ammonia as a marine fuel is developing rapidly, gaps in the regulatory framework around its use need to be addressed, alongside resolving the challenges for the production and supply of zero or near-zero emissions ammonia.
The report has identified that by taking steps to develop a framework today, the industry can avoid delays and build on the strong technology case for ammonia adoption. For safe handling and infrastructure, the maritime industry can draw on the extensive experience of transporting ammonia as cargo throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. There are, however, still concerns about ammonia’s toxicity, crew awareness and training and its overall impact on aquatic, human, and environmental health.
Impact On Affordability
The pricing of renewable electricity, green hydrogen, and carbon capture will all impact ammonia’s affordability as a marine fuel. Clean ammonia producers, who are looking to upgrade production to create blue and green ammonia, see potential in increased demand from agriculture and other sectors, as well as shipping, all putting pressure on supply.
Liam Blackmore, Principal Specialist – Decarbonisation at Lloyd’s Register said: “Fuel for thought: Ammonia, underlines the importance of addressing regulatory gaps, technology application, and production hurdles to ensure the seamless integration of ammonia into the marine fuel landscape as part of the maritime energy transition.”
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Source: LlyodRegister
