Marine equipment and solutions for ammonia as fuel
Advancing towards an ammonia-fuelled future
As the shipping sector navigates the path to decarbonization, driven by stringent regulations and ambitious targets, renewable ammonia is emerging as a compelling alternative fuel for achieving net zero emissions. With a century of experience in marine fuels and a proven track record in handling similar fuels like LNG and LPG, Alfa Laval is at the forefront of developing solutions for ammonia-powered vessels and is ready to partner with you in making the transition. Through continuous research, development and collaboration, we ensure a safe and efficient transition to this promising energy source.
Our products
FCM Ammonia
FCM Ammonia is an innovative and complete solution designed for the safe and efficient use of ammonia as marine fuel. It includes fuel supply system, ammonia release mitigation system and fuel valves train. Alfa Laval’s expertise in handling diverse fuels like methanol and LPG has been key in the development, and full-scale testing started in Winterthur end of 2024 will secure full reliability for application onboard.
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Aalborg marine boiler solutions
The Alfa Laval Aalborg ammonia dual-fuel boiler system can be a cost effective, multi-purpose system for ammonia capable ships, as the system can be used for meeting ship’s heat demands as well as fulfilling the requirements for reducing ammonia release to the atmosphere by incinerating ammonia vapor in the purge/vent stream and boil-off gas.
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Heating and cooling
Alfa Laval offers the widest and most comprehensive heat transfer portfolio in the market. These heat exchangers, tailored to customer applications, deliver energy-efficient and reliable performance. They are fatigue resistant, and fully serviceable, and designed to meet the unique demands of working with ammonia.
Tank Management
Alfa Laval, through its brand Scanjet, delivers advanced tank cleaning technology for marine vessels. Scanjet offers a comprehensive portfolio of tank management systems and solutions, ranging from the design and production process to maintenance and global after-sales service for customers.
Latest developments
Alfa Laval secures order for the world’s first marine boiler system for ammonia waste incineration
Alfa Laval announces a milestone in maritime decarbonization with an order for the world’s first marine boiler system designed for the safe incineration of ammonia emissions. Confirmed for a fleet of four ammonia dual-fuel vessels, this innovation is part of a joint development project with industry frontrunners and is set for delivery in 2027-2028.
Alfa Laval secures first contract for ammonia fuel supply system, marking a major milestone in maritime decarbonization
Alfa Laval has signed its first contract for the ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia, reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in developing solutions for decarbonizing the maritime industry. The FCM Ammonia will be installed onboard seven LPG/ammonia carriers for Tianjin Southwest Maritime.
Partnerships
Pioneering Ammonia as Fuel
Step inside the WinGD Engine Research and Innovation Centre and discover the story behind WinGD’s choice of Alfa Laval as their trusted partner for ammonia technology development. Experience the unveiling of the very first FCM Ammonia fuel supply system test bench installation! Watch the video to see how Alfa Laval’s expertise supported WinGD’s journey through the development phase - and get exclusive insights into the future of marine fuel.
WinGD partners with Alfa Laval to advance the development of ammonia-powered engines
Alfa Laval and Swiss engine designer WinGD have established a partnership in which Alfa Laval will deliver two fuel supply systems (FSS) for testing WinGD’s ammonia-fuelled engine in early 2024. The partnership is a significant step forward in the development of ammonia as a future fuel for marine vessels.
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Safe, ready and evolving – engineering for the future with ammonia
Following on from their recent Marine Expert-Ease blog on Alfa Laval’s FCM Ammonia fuel supply system and multi-fuel Aalborg boilers, marine experts David Jung and Nicoletta Spazzadeschi now consider the next phase: safe system integration. They explore how Alfa Laval’s dual Ammonia Release Mitigation Systems (ARMS) – including both water- and boiler-based technologies – are being combined into compact, flexible solutions that address the regulatory, spatial and performance challenges shipowners face today, providing a blueprint for resilient adoption.
Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre for Ammonia
The Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre is a springboard into the future. As the marine industry pursues vital new goals, the centre serves as an innovation hub for navigating the rapidly changing energy landscape and developing environmental technologies to support the decarbonization journey.
Alfa Laval Marine Service
Worldwide and 24/7, Alfa Laval Marine Service is your path to greater uptime, optimized performance and true peace of mind. Our network is always on call, and our service offering brings reliability, efficiency and compliance throughout your equipment's lifetime.
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