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| Norway supports project to build ammonia-fuelled coastal shipping |
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Date:2023-05-30 Readers:
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THE Norwegian government is providing financial support to facilitate the development of a new class of short-sea vessels that will utilize ammonia and other technologies to achieve emissions reduction of at least 90 per cent, reports Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.
This project aims to demonstrate a pathway for short-haul shipping to adopt a wide range of zero-emission solutions.
Enova, a state enterprise owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, is granting the funding.
Enova, established in 2001 to promote the transition towards more environmentally friendly energy consumption and production, expanded its areas of responsibility to include the transport sector in 2015.
Each year, Enova invests US$275 million to support innovative projects, including several in the shipping industry.
Skarv Shipping Solutions, a joint venture between Norwegian short-sea operator the Peak Group and the environmental group Greig Edge, is planning to develop three low-emission cargo ships for operations along the Norwegian coast.
They have been awarded $12 million from Enova for this project. Each vessel will have a cargo capacity of 4,000 tonnes and operate between northern ports in Norway and the Oslo Fjord.
Skarv Shipping Solutions CEO Jan Oivind Svardal expressed enthusiasm about moving forward and achieving their next objectives following Enova's decision.
Mr Svardal stated that the company is aiming to secure solid commercial agreements with clients and initiate the contracting and construction of the ships.
The vessel design incorporates various innovative technologies. Propulsion will primarily come from an ammonia-fueled engine. Skarv intends to explore different technologies, such as rotor sails, in conjunction with a hybrid electric system and a new hull design, to significantly reduce energy consumption. The vessels will also be equipped with electrical cargo handling equipment.
The company anticipates utilizing an ammonia engine developed by Wartsila. They highlight that the engine technology has been previously tested at the Sustainable Energy Catapult Centre in Stord, and Wartsila aims to deliver it by late 2024.
The decision to employ ammonia is based on its potential as an essential alternative alongside hydrogen when batteries cannot provide a sufficient range.
Skarv reports that the grant will accelerate their progress in achieving their zero-emission roadmap. Established in 2022, Skarv focuses on advancing new technologies for coastal shipping.
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