ABS Approves Samsung Heavy Industries’ Ammonia FPSO Design

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  • Samsung Ammonia Blue FPSO Design Receives ABS Approval.
  • SHI’s Innovative Ammonia FPSO Secures ABS Approval in Principle.
  • ABS Recognizes Samsung Heavy Industries’ Ammonia FPSO with AIP.

ABS reports that it has issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its new design of ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit, called Samsung Ammonia Blue.

Safety and Production Capacity

The concept Samsung Ammonia Blue is touted to have components concerning safety, wherein 1.2 million tonnes per annum of ammonia are expected for production. Through design reviews, class and statutory requirements on the topside process, interface system, and layout were completed by ABS.

Industry Collaboration

“With our extensive experience in floating offshore production units and leading guidance on ammonia as a marine fuel, ABS is the ideal partner for this new design from SHI,” said Miguel Hernandez, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Offshore. 

“For the green future, ammonia is the most reliable source, recognized as a hydrogen carrier and a carbon-free fuel. This product that was developed with our abundant experience and proprietary technologies will lead to energy innovation for humanity,” said Haeki Jang, Chief Technology Officer, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

ABS Expertise

ABS is the market leader in classifying floating production units. With over 70 years of experience and innovation offshore, ABS can offer advisory expertise and review of new and evolving solutions to help with safely and sustainably managing assets offshore.

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Source: ABS