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At GASTECH 2024 in Houston, KR (Korean Register) announced on September 17 that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) to develop an enhanced ammonia fuel supply system.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has established a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In line with this regulatory goal, there is a global acceleration in the development of alternative fuel technologies.

Ammonia fuel supply system

HD HHI will design key system configurations to integrate ammonia fuel into ammonia carriers

Ammonia is emerging as a promising alternative fuel due to its sustainable advantages, including ease of storage and transportation, and avoidance of the emission of carbon and sulphur compounds.

This agreement represents a collaborative effort between HD HHI and KR to advance the development of an ammonia fuel supply system. HD HHI will design key system configurations to integrate ammonia fuel into ammonia carriers. KR will conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of the system and grant an Approval in Principle (AiP).

Carbon-neutral initiatives

Jung Jaejun, Executive Vice President of HD HHI, remarked: "Ammonia, as a zero-carbon fuel, offers significant benefits in operational economics and supply stability. Through this risk assessment, we are dedicated to developing an enhanced ammonia fuel supply system, contributing to global carbon-neutral initiatives."

Kim Yeontae, Executive Vice President of KR’s Technical Division, added: "This joint development is an important foundation for the commercialisation of ammonia-fueled vessels. KR will continue to provide essential technical support for advancing decarbonisation solutions.”

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