We are seeing quite a few announcements of green maritime fuels projects that seem viable. Ammonia is one of those, provided it can be produced in a green fashion. CMB.Tech, one of the maritime shipping and services firms that features sustainable options, has initiated an effort that will begin in January 2026.
CMB.Tech announced it will buy green ammonia from the China Energy Engineering Group (CEEC) Songyuan project, a producer in Jilin province, China. China is a good place to look for green fuels, because of its large and increasing use of solar energy to generate green electricity. Green ammonia production uses lots of electricity.
CMB.Tech will obtain 11 dual-fuel ammonia-powered ships in 2026. It is also planning to operate in the ammonia distribution business, and has obtained an interest in a Chinese ammonia supply chain company, Andefu. The first ammonia for maritime use will be transported to Panjin Port, initially by truck and possibly later by unit train.
Alexander Saverys, CEO of CMB.Tech says: “Today marks a big milestone in our decarbonisation journey. With an investment in the Chinese ammonia supply chain, CMB.Tech will be able to provide green ammonia to its ships.”
His firm is in the forefront of green maritime investment, and is not stopping despite the slowdown of green progress in the international political scene.
Gary Howard, Middle East correspondent
December 16, 2025
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/alternative-fuels/cmb-tech-invests-in-chinese-green-ammonia
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