Pherousa Secures Approvals for Ammonia Cracking Technology in Maritime Sector
Key Ideas
  • Pherousa, with partners like Deltamarin and Marshall Islands, receives Approval in Principle (AiPs) from ABS and DNV for its innovative ammonia cracking technology for ships.
  • The technology aims to enable fossil-free and zero-emission propulsion in maritime transport, particularly for the Copper industry, ensuring carbon-neutral transportation of essential commodities.
  • Collaboration with major copper miners and adherence to new IMO regulations by 2030 will facilitate the deployment of emission-free vessels for transporting goods at sea.
  • Ammonia's role as a hydrogen carrier presents a promising alternative for clean fuel in maritime applications, with Clean Ammonia projected to account for a significant portion of global supply by 2030.
Norwegian maritime technology company Pherousa has achieved Approvals in Principle (AiPs) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and DNV for its ammonia cracking technology integrated with PEM Fuel Cells and Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) for electric propulsion in ships. Collaborating with partners like Deltamarin, the Marshall Islands, Babcock International Group, and Metacon, Pherousa is advancing towards realizing fossil-free and zero-emission propulsion in the maritime industry. The Approval in Principle signifies a significant milestone, indicating the feasibility of Pherousa's technology for marine applications. The focus is on developing emission-free solutions for transporting commodities like copper across oceans, ensuring a carbon-neutral supply chain for essential materials. The initiative involves designing Bulk Carriers specifically for the Copper industry, leveraging ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking technology. Furthermore, OSM Thome and PGS are collaborating on ammonia-fuelled vessels, reflecting the growing interest in clean energy solutions in the shipping sector. Ammonia's potential as a hydrogen carrier is highlighted, with Clean Ammonia expected to constitute a substantial portion of global ammonia supply by 2030. Pherousa Shipping, a subsidiary, is working closely with copper miners to optimize the transportation of copper concentrates using emission-free vessels. The goal is to have these vessels operational by 2030 in alignment with upcoming IMO regulations, enabling the use of fully emission-free ships for sea freight. This development underscores the industry's shift towards sustainable practices and the adoption of innovative technologies for environmental conservation.
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