Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is making significant strides in the clean ammonia sector, aiming to establish comprehensive logistics solutions for this emerging fuel. The company has announced multiple collaborations targeting the safe, efficient, and scalable delivery of ammonia, a crucial component for decarbonizing the maritime and energy industries.
Key Initiatives
1. Medium Gas Carrier Development with Færder Tankers
- Target Vessel: A 50,000 cbm medium gas carrier (MGC) designed for high manoeuvrability and ship-to-ship bunkering.
- Significance: The vessel is expected to set new standards for MGCs and align with ETF’s clean ammonia projects.
- Delivery Timeline: Anticipated in the second half of 2028.
2. Handy-Sized Carriers with BW Epic Kosan
- Focus: Development of handy-sized ammonia carriers ranging from 9,000 to 35,000 cbm.
- Features: Equipped with dual-fuel ammonia engines and bunkering capabilities.
- Chartering Plans: CIP will time charter several of these vessels to ETF or its subsidiaries, ensuring efficient operations.
3. Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs)
- Purpose: Large-scale deep-sea transportation of clean ammonia.
- Design Goals: Cost-effective and energy-efficient delivery to global offtakers.
- Current Status: CIP is in advanced discussions with major shipping operators.
- Support Partner: Ifchor Galbraiths, a brokerage firm, has been engaged for these developments.
Strategic Impact
- Advancing Decarbonization: These collaborations reinforce CIP’s commitment to supporting the global energy transition by facilitating ammonia as a clean fuel alternative.
- Holistic Approach: By addressing the entire logistics chain, CIP ensures the seamless distribution of clean ammonia for various scales and uses, from local to global markets.
- Technological Innovation: The projects highlight advancements in vessel design, such as dual-fuel engines and enhanced bunkering capabilities, setting benchmarks in clean fuel logistics.
CIP’s initiatives represent a significant leap in clean ammonia logistics, with partnerships targeting the development of innovative carriers across various sizes. These projects not only support the global energy transition but also showcase the role of collaboration and innovation in addressing emerging maritime challenges.
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Source: Safety4Sea
