Japanese trio launches demo project on ammonia supply for vessels in Singapore
Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” Line), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) have jointly applied to run a demonstration project on the supply of ammonia fuel for vessels in Singapore, building on their memorandum of understanding (MoU) from last month to conduct a front-end engineering design (FEED) study and explore the ownership of a newbuild ammonia bunkering vessel.
Coordinated by Sumitomo, the project will see the companies conduct a trial supply of ammonia fuel using the ship-to-ship (STS) transfer method, employing a bunkering vessel that complies with the requirements set by the Singapore Government, marking the first demonstration of ammonia bunkering by the collaborators.
The feasibility studies will assess supply facilities while managing operational risks, establishing procedures, and evaluating environmental and safety factors to confirm the viability of safe, sustainable ammonia fuel supply, Sumitomo reported.
The demonstration project has been selected for the FY2024 Supplementary Budget Grant for the “Global South Future-Oriented Co-creation Project (Large-scale Demonstration – ASEAN Member States: 2nd Call for Proposals)”, funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry through the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC), effective March 23, 2026.
“As a large-scale initiative, the
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