en.Wedoany.com Reported - Azane Infrastructure AS announced on June 16 in Sandefjord that it will proceed with its three ammonia bunkering terminal projects in Norway, which have received support from Enova, the Norwegian national energy and climate technology project support agency. The terminals in Florø, Stavanger, and Mongstad are scheduled to begin operations in 2029.
The project aims to establish the first phase of a clean ammonia bunkering network along the Norwegian coast. As the shipping industry prepares to meet stricter emission regulations and alternative fuel demands, these terminals will provide bunkering support for vessels operating in coastal and offshore areas.
Azane stated that the project timeline aligns with the plan agreed upon with Enova. The three terminal locations involve areas related to offshore, coastal, and industrial maritime activities. The company did not disclose project costs, terminal capacities, or expected initial cargo volumes in the statement. CEO Steinar Kostøl said the company is fully advancing all three projects in close alignment with the plan agreed with Enova.
Ammonia, as a potential zero-carbon marine fuel, is being evaluated by shipowners, fuel suppliers, and regulators. Its combustion or use in fuel cell systems produces no carbon dioxide emissions. However, the use of ammonia requires the establishment of new safety procedures, crew training, the construction of storage systems, and supporting bunkering infrastructure. For operators of general cargo, offshore, and project cargo vessels, fuel availability is a critical factor in the commercial viability of low-emission ships on fixed routes or in offshore supply modes. A lack of bunkering infrastructure increases investment risks for shipowners when ordering or retrofitting ammonia-ready vessels.
Azane noted that the terminals in Norway will help make ammonia a viable fuel option for vessels operating along the coast and beyond. The project is seen as a first significant step toward a broader zero-carbon shipping infrastructure. The next phase will test whether the planned infrastructure can be built before ship demand reaches commercial scale. Ports, fuel suppliers, and shipowners need to coordinate safety rules, permits, storage standards, and bunkering procedures before ammonia can transition from pilot projects to regular operations.
Azane Infrastructure AS, established in April 2025, is a subsidiary of Azane Fuel Solutions, focused on owning, operating, and managing ammonia fuel supply infrastructure in the maritime sector. Kostøl stated that these terminals are not only important standalone projects but also part of a broader effort to achieve zero-carbon shipping along the Norwegian coast and on international routes. Kostøl is also listed as CEO of Azane Fuel Solutions in the press release.
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