Two New Milestones for Sustainable Maritime Transport
On June 10, 2025, two landmark agreements paved the way for low-carbon maritime operations. Firstly, a contract was signed to construct a carbon capture and storage facility off the coast of Pilbara, Australia. This facility will annually capture and store 900,000 tonnes of CO₂ from the planned ammonia plant.
Simultaneously, a joint development agreement was reached to establish an ammonia bunkering service at the Dampier bulk liquids jetty by 2030, with the capacity to supply up to 600,000 tonnes per year of low-carbon fuel to ships in the Australian region.
Supplying clean fuel while directly addressing emissions
True decarbonization of maritime transport requires emission reductions at every stage, from fuel production to exhaust. By capturing CO₂ before ammonia production and then delivering this clean fuel directly to ships, this integrated model addresses emissions across the entire lifecycle. It not only reduces the overall carbon footprint but also establishes a scalable model for ports worldwide preparing to transition to green marine fuels.
Together, these projects demonstrate advancements in offshore CO₂ storage and the supply of truly low-carbon ammonia. They also reflect the industry's strong commitment to investing in this emerging fuel, such as green ammonia, and the necessary infrastructure. EMF currently holds a portfolio of three VLACs, well-positioned to capitalize on these developments.
Source: Ammonia Energy Association