Azane secures ammonia supply for marine fuel push

Azane Fuel Solutions has signed an ammonia supply agreement with Yara Norge, securing access to ammonia for its marine fuel activities.

The companies described the deal as an important step in establishing a reliable ammonia supply chain to support the maritime sector’s transition towards lower-emission operations.

It also strengthens the ammonia value chain and supports Azane’s ambition to deliver reliable and scalable ammonia solutions for the shipping industry.

“Securing access to ammonia from a leading global producer is a key milestone for Azane,” said Steinar Kostøl, chief executive of Azane Fuel Solutions.

“As interest in ammonia as a marine fuel continues to grow, strong partnerships across the value chain are essential to ensuring a safe, reliable and commercially viable fuel supply.”

Under the agreement, Yara will supply ammonia to Azane through its established production and logistics network. Azane will in turn sell the ammonia to end clients in the maritime fuel market — including under its recently announced agreement with Equinor.

Gunner Sørensen, senior sales manager at Yara Industrial Solutions, said ammonia is recognised as a promising low-emission fuel alternative for shipping and offshore operations, and that the company was pleased to support Azane’s efforts to pilot ammonia supply solutions.

He added that as a leading global producer and supplier of ammonia, Yara is well positioned to provide reliable supply to customers across a range of industries, including emerging applications such as maritime fuel.