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What are the key challenges to harnessing ammonia as ship fuel?

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What are the key challenges to harnessing ammonia as ship fuel?

Before ammonia-fuelled ships can hit the water, central questions need to be answered, including supply, sustainability, engine technology and safety considerations.  

Green ammonia has the potential to support the maritime industry’s efforts to decarbonize. Which approaches are available to tackle the new risks that ammonia as ship fuel poses and how far advanced is the necessary infrastructure? One promising aspect: the first dual-fuel ammonia-powered combustion engines are expected to enter the market by 2024. 

Get more comprehensive insights, including on what DNV and other companies are doing to find solutions. 


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