Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has completed delivery of an ammonia fuel supply system for large, low-speed two stroke marine engines, to Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG)
J-ENG, a manufacturer of marine engines based in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, in Japan, is currently conducting tests of ammonia fuel under various conditions utilising an experimental, large-scale, low-speed two stroke marine engine located at the MHI Research & Innovation Center, Nagasaki District in Japan.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding’s fuel supply system has been installed at the Nagasaki District facility to provide the ammonia fuel used to conduct J-ENG’s tests.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has said it intends to contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions in the maritime industry by manufacturing and supplying ammonia fuel supply systems for ships.
Ammonia, which emits no CO2 when combusted, is attracting attention as a fuel that contributes significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime industry, and is expected to be utilised as a stable clean energy in the future. It does, however, pose safety risks.
"Going forward ... Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will strive to promote decarbonisation of the maritime industry by utilising its technologies and expertise in ammonia handling accumulated through its long experience in building multi-gas carriers for transporting LPG and ammonia," a statement from the company said.
The MHI Group said it is also investing in other fuels and technologies for decarbonisation within the maritime sector. This week, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Nihon Shipyard have begun a joint study for the development of an oceangoing liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier to help transport liquefied CO2 as part of efforts to accelerate carbon capture storage projects.
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