Statkraft is progressing with plans to establish a significant green ammonia production plant in Shetland, UK.
The 400 MW facility will be located close to the Sullom Voe Oil Terminal and Shetland Gas Plant, leveraging surplus electricity from upcoming wind farms to generate hydrogen that will be converted into green ammonia.
This green ammonia is intended to serve as a clean fuel alternative, particularly targeting the maritime sector, where ammonia is seen as a promising option to reduce carbon emissions.
Despite its potential, the number of vessels equipped to run on ammonia remains small, with just a few in trial stages and others under construction.
Stuart Marley, Statkraft’s lead hydrogen project manager, highlighted the project as a key step in utilising Shetland’s abundant renewable energy resources alongside advanced technologies to produce sustainable fuels.
While ammonia-powered shipping is still in early development, initiatives like this underline a growing industry focus on sustainable marine fuels and the broader shift towards decarbonisation in shipping and related industries such as fertiliser production.
Ammonia is widely considered a key part of shipping decarbonisation. Source: Statkraft
