China Successfully Completes Its First Ammonia Bunkering Operation

On December 24, China conducted its first ammonia bunkering operation at the COSCO Shipping Heavy Industries shipyard in Dalian.

The tugboat Yuan Tuo Yi, powered by ammonia, was fueled during this operation, which is part of a project launched in 2022 to develop ammonia-powered vessels.

The operation, carried out by Sinopec COSCO Shipping Marine Fuel Supply Company, involved a truck-to-ship method and lasted two hours.

However, the amount of ammonia loaded was not disclosed. Extensive planning, including research on safety protocols, ammonia fueling processes,