MAN Cryo gets approval for ammonia fuel-supply system

MAN Cryo, a subsidiary of MAN Energy Solutions, has announced that its concept for an ammonia fuel-delivery system has obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification agencies DNV and Bureau Veritas.

MAN Cryo developed the system in collaboration with the Chinese company Yada Green Energy Solutions, with whom the company has previously collaborated to provide equipment for LNG and methanol marine fuels.

Xiang Guangqing, Chairman, Yada Green Energy Solutions, said: “Facing the climate-change issue, no one can solve it alone and we firmly believe that cooperation is a powerful means of achieving this. YADA and MAN Cryo are customer-centric operators, providing high-quality, dual-fuel system solutions and continuously achieving new breakthroughs in handling methanol and ammonia.”

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Henrik Malm, Managing Director, MAN Energy Solutions Sweden stated: “We are pleased to announce the successful achievement of a significant strategic milestone for MAN Cryo in cooperation with Yada Green Energy Solutions.

“This accomplishment underscores our unwavering commitment to our global customer base as we collectively work towards a decarbonised world. The establishment of a secure and reliable fuel-supply system for future ammonia engines marks a pivotal development.

“Ship owners can rest assured that MAN Cryo, in cooperation with Yada Green Energy Solutions, is delivering a market-ready solution adhering to the highest security standards and embodying world-class engineering.”

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This month, MAN Energy Solutions and Karpowership signed a contract for the delivery of a total of 48 dual-fuel engines for Karpowership’s fleet of power plant ships (Powerships).

Source: Port Technology International – “MAN Cryo gets approval for ammonia fuel-supply system”