Australia first as green ammonia is bunkered to ammonia-powered bulk carrier at the Port of Port Hedland

In a first for Australia, green ammonia has been transferred to an ammonia-powered dry bulk carrier at the Port of Port Hedland, marking a major step towards low-emission shipping.

Mineral Europa, the world’s first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel, received the certified green ammonia from a bunker vessel before entering port to be loaded with iron ore.

The 300-metre Mineral Europa is on charter to Fortescue and will carry Fortescue iron ore to customers in China.

Produced using renewable energy, green ammonia contains no carbon and enables low-emission shipping by generating zero carbon dioxide emissions when used as a marine fuel, compared with conventional fuels.

The trial demonstrated a practical pathway for safely refuelling ammonia-powered vessels in a live port.

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