24 March 2025
New Nuclear SMR-Powered Ships Project from 2024
KRISO launched a new research program to develop small modular reactors, SMR-powered ships and floating SMR power generation platforms.
ammonia
First Onboard Ammonia Cracking System Generating Hydrogen
H2SITE has successfully validated the first ammonia cracking to generate hydrogen for onboard power generation using a PEM fuel cell.
MHI Testing New Ammonia Handling System for Ships
MHI begun testing to support the market launch of an ammonia handling system comprising a fuel supply system and peripheral equipment.
Direct Ammonia Fuel Cell (DAFC) with up to 67% efficiency
Alma is developing modularized SOFC systems, the company’s direct ammonia fuel cell (DAFC), delivers an electrical efficiency of 61-67%.
Ammonia-Powered ships: 5% adoption in 2 years
Clean ammonia-powered ships could be deployed on the iron ore trade routes between West Australia and East Asia by 2028 and reach 5% adoption by 2030.
Rapid adoption of green fuel cells in marine markets
IDTechEx released a report outlining the adoption of green fuel cells in marine markets, running on alternatives such as green hydrogen and ammonia, as some of the most promising solutions.
Marine SOFC with significant Net Zero & cost benefits
Expleo develops a closed-loop, e-methanol SOFC fuel cell solution with significant reductions in GHG and operational costs.
LNG-fuelled Panamax Bulk Carrier by GSC gets green light
ClassNK has issued an AiP for the design of an ammonia-ready LNG-fuelled Panamax bulk carrier, developed by GSC.
Floating nuclear power H2/NH3 production plants in the making
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Seaborg sign partnership to develop Floating Nuclear Power Plant combined with hydrogen and ammonia plants.
World’s first carbon-free ammonia fuel bunker network
The world's first carbon-free ammonia fuel bunker network. Yara has pre-ordered 15 floating terminals from Azane Fuel Solutions.