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INEOS, the global pioneering petrochemicals company, has selected ITT’s Svanehøj to supply CO2 pumps for the onshore facility and the first LCO2 carrier for Project Greensand in the Danish North Sea. This strategically significant order further strengthens Svanehøj’s position in carbon capture and storage (CCS), reinforcing its track record as a trusted specialist in critical equipment for liquefied gas. Cargo pumps for the new vessel INEOS has selected Svanehøj as the supplier of CO2 cargo pumps for the new vessel The INEOS-led Project Greensand will become the EU’s first full-scale CO2 storage facility, contributing to climate change mitigation. Following a successful trial, storage operations are set to begin by late 2025 or early 2026. INEOS recently entered a long-term agreement with maritime logistics company Royal Wagenborg to construct and deploy the first dedicated LCO2 carrier for the Greensand project. Now, INEOS has selected Svanehøj as the supplier of CO2 cargo pumps for the new vessel. Svanehøj will also deliver CO2 pumps for the project’s onshore facility in Port Esbjerg. Customised pump solutions "We have worked closely with INEOS' development team over the past year to specify customised pump solutions for both the onshore terminal and the vessel." "It has been a rewarding process, allowing us to leverage our extensive expertise in CO2 and contribute to an optimised design regarding flow and pressure," said Magnus Madsen, Sales Manager, Cargo Gas, at Svanehøj. Decades of experience in CO2 pumps Svanehøj delivered its first cargo pump solution for an LCO2 carrier in the 1990s. Being one of the few marine pump manufacturers with experience in CO2 pumping systems, the company has identified CCS among its future key growth segments. Notably in 2024, Svanehøj was awarded a contract to supply CO2 pumps for the world's largest LCO2 carriers, currently under construction at HD Hyundai Mipo. Svanehøj is also the supplier of CO2 pumping systems for the Northern Lights LCO2 fleet in Norway. The new order from INEOS and Project Greensand further strengthens Svanehøj’s position as a market leader in the CCS segment. 400,000 tonnes of CO2 a year from 2026 Project Greensand is named after the type of sandstone beneath the seabed in the Danish North Sea Project Greensand is named after the type of sandstone beneath the seabed in the Danish North Sea. By initiating the first commercial phase, Project Greensand establishes the full-value chain as captured and liquefied CO2 from Danish biogas producers is transported offshore for injection into depleted oil wells in the North Sea’s Nini Field for permanent storage. The first purpose-built LCO2 carrier for Project Greensand will be based on the EasyMax concept, developed by Royal Wagenborg and Royal Niestern Sander shipyard. Operation by the end of 2025 It is an open-top multi-purpose ice-classed vessel design, combining a large load capacity and low fuel consumption. The vessel is expected to be ready for operation by the end of 2025. In this phase of the project, INEOS aims to store 400,000 tonnes of CO2 per year with an outlook to scale the capacity to 8 million tonnes a year as volumes of captured CO2 for storage increase.

Marine pump specialist Svanehøj is expanding its product portfolio for the emerging green ammonia market. At SMM in Hamburg, Germany, the company launches the world’s first high-pressure centrifugal pump for ammonia fuel applications. HP NH3 Fuel Pump A growing interest in alternative fuels for maritime transport is driving a surge in demand for specialised critical components capable of handling highly corrosive and toxic carbon-free liquids safely and efficiently. Drawing on extensive experience in ammonia applications, Svanehøj has developed a dedicated high-pressure ammonia fuel pump capable of delivering a fuel injection pressure of up to 100 BAR. The compact solution, named “HP NH3 Fuel Pump”, will be revealed at the SMM maritime exhibition in Hamburg, Germany, this week. Deep well low-pressure fuel pump The new pump has a small footprint of 2,100x780x1,450 mm, making it a perfect fit for the TCS The new high-pressure pump is based on the design of Svanehøj’s patented deep well low-pressure fuel pump, a centrifugal low-pressure pump, which has sold more than 1,000 units since its introduction, with 100 of those units being used for ammonia. The new pump has a small footprint of 2,100x780x1,450 mm, making it a perfect fit for the Tank Connection Space (TCS) in an ammonia fuel supply system. Centrifugal pump design "We have long been encouraged by customers and partners to develop a high-pressure ammonia pump of the same high standard as our low-pressure fuel pump. Early in the R&D process, we determined that our existing centrifugal pump design would be the optimal solution in terms of efficiency and maintenance," said Johnny Houmann, Chief Sales Officer at Svanehøj. "As a result, we have developed a pump with a design that already has a proven track record, and we are confident it will meet our customers' high expectations." Ensuring safe operation and maintenance Because ammonia is highly toxic and corrosive, shipowners and fuel system suppliers must ensure that onboard operations and maintenance are as safe as on conventionally fueled vessels. To meet the highest safety standards, Svanehøj introduces several innovative features. The HP NH3 Fuel Pump is hermetically sealed with no mechanical shaft seals and designed with a magnetic coupling that ensures the transmission of torque from the motor. Optional fail-safe mechanism The coupling containment shroud is made from magnesium-stabilised zirconium oxide The coupling containment shroud is made from magnesium-stabilised zirconium oxide, ensuring high-temperature stability. For pumps installed in engine rooms or on deck, Svanehøj has added an optional fail-safe mechanism as a second barrier. In the unlikely event of a breach in the containment shroud, this mechanism will activate to contain the pumped media inside the coupling housing. One media-lubrication In terms of maintenance, the pump is fully drainable and can be lifted out in one piece. It is designed with only one media-lubricated and easily changeable ceramic ball bearing for all axial loads. For the power transmission, Svanehøj has a heavy-duty drive with a carbon-reinforced and easily accessible timing belt system. Green ammonia solutions “Although no commercial ships are operating on ammonia fuel yet, the maritime market has shown a growing appetite for investing in green ammonia solutions." "Ammonia-fueled ship engines will be commercially available by 2025, and at Svanehøj, we are proud to support the energy transition of shipping by offering both low- and high-pressure pump solutions for the emerging green ammonia market,” said Johnny Houmann. Svanehøj HP NH3 Fuel Pump – technical info Flow: 37 m3/h Pressure: 85 bar discharge (65 bar pump Δp) Footprint: 2,100 x 780 x 1,450 mm (H*W*L)

Svanehøj adds a significant reference to its expanding portfolio within ammonia applications. The Danish liquified gas equipment specialist has been awarded a contract to supply 32 deep well fuel pumps for a new series of ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers.  A new series of 210,000 DWT ammonia-fueled bulk carriers will be equipped with deepwell fuel pumps from Svanehøj. DW NH3 Fuel Pumps As a subcontractor to the AFSS supplier SunRui Marine Environment Engineering Co., Ltd., Svanehøj will provide four Deepwell (DW) NH3 Fuel Pumps for each of the first eight vessels in the series, totaling 32 fuel pumps with the first delivered in Q4 2024. With over 2,000 ammonia-ready marine pumps in operation or on order, including nearly 100 fuel pumps, Svanehøj's proven track record and vast experience in ammonia applications significantly influenced the decision to choose Svanehøj's specialised deep well pump design for the new ammonia-fueled bulk carriers. Zero-carbon transition "Being among the world's first ammonia-fueled bulk carriers, this project is crucial to our ambition to support the zero-carbon transition. The contract results from a rewarding process in which we have configured the optimal fuel pump solution for this new ship design," said Johnny Houmann, Chief Sales Officer at Svanehøj. He adds, "We are privileged to contribute our expertise and experience to such a pioneering project, which will set a benchmark for the future use of green ammonia in shipping." Safe operation and maintenance All electrical components are placed outside the tank, ensuring easy access during service Another decisive factor in choosing Svanehøj deepwell pumps was safety. As ammonia is highly toxic and corrosive, it has been pivotal to the shipowner and its partners to ensure safe operation and maintenance onboard, equivalent to conventionally fueled vessels.  Svanehøj's deepwell design presented some significant advantages. As deepwell pumps are long-shafted (in this case, 13 metres long), all electrical components are placed outside the tank, ensuring easy access during service, and preventing excessive heat from the motor to increase boil off gas and pressure inside the tank. MagDrive coupling The Svanehøj pumps are designed with a hermetically sealed MagDrive coupling, which completely separates the gas in the tank system from the surroundings. For this project, the pumps will be installed in caisson pipes with a patented retraction system, which enables pumps to be extracted for repair, even with liquid gas in the fuel tank. The new bulk carriers will be built at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding (QBS) in China and mark a significant step in making ammonia technology a commercially available option for long-distance shipping, as the global fleet prepares to adopt green fuels to meet long-term decarbonisation targets.