The Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) in South Korea says it has further strengthened its position in the alternative fuels market after successfully conducting a major commercial green ammonia bunkering operation for ‘Terra Clove’, the world’s first ocean-going ammonia dual-fuel very large ammonia carrier (VLAC).
UPA successfully completed the supply of about 800t of green ammonia to Terra Clove, a newly launched 93,000m3 VLAC from Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The green ammonia was supplied using a Pipe-to-Ship (PTS) bunkering method, in which the fuel was transferred directly from Ulsan Port’s shore-based facilities to the vessel through a pipeline. The operation was carried out through a public-private partnership, in coordination with EPS and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, as well as fuel supplier Lotte Fine Chemical.
UPA President Yeon Jaeyoung said: “This project was a clear demonstration of the importance of strong collaboration and coordination with relevant authorities and industry partners to advance ammonia bunkering operations at Ulsan Port and in South Korea. Through our continued efforts, we aim to further establish Ulsan Port as a key hub for alternative marine fuel supply.”
The bunkering of Terra Clove is the latest of several ammonia bunkering operations, including trials, undertaken by UPA to further develop the infrastructure and operational framework needed to support commercial ammonia bunkering services at the port.
Image: UPA has strengthened its alternative fuels capability supplying green ammonia to the newly launched ‘Terra Clove’ VLAC (source: Ulsan Port Authority)
