Samsung Heavy, World's First Floating Blue Ammonia Production Facility Certified

Samsung Heavy Industries announced on the 19th that it has obtained the concept approval (AiP) for the world's first 'floating blue ammonia production facility' from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

The floating blue ammonia production facility, installed on offshore floating bodies with a modular structure, is recognized as a next-generation eco-friendly facility with strengths such as revolutionary reduction of carbon emissions, overcoming constraints like lack of site and infrastructure, and securing economic feasibility through shortened construction periods.

Jang Haegi, Vice President of Samsung Heavy Industries, is taking a commemorative photo with Patrick Ryan, Vice President (CTO) of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), at the AiP award ceremony for the world's first floating blue ammonia production facility at Gastech 2024 held in Houston, USA, on the 17th (local time). (Photo by Samsung Heavy Industries)

From the 17th (local time) to the 20th, Samsung Heavy Industries showcased various eco-friendly technologies and products including the floating blue ammonia production facility, floating carbon dioxide storage facility, and ammonia-powered container ships at Gastech 2024, the world's largest gas energy exhibition held in Houston, USA.

They held a technical seminar inviting major shipowners, classification societies, and oil majors, received AiP for new-concept carbon dioxide storage facilities, 9300TEU-class ammonia-powered container ships, and next-generation LNG carriers from EU classification societies. Additionally, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Germany's MAN Energy Solutions (MAN-ES) for ammonia engine development.

All sales and technical executives, including Vice Chairman Choi Sung-an of Samsung Heavy Industries, participated actively in marketing activities by introducing products boasting world-class competitiveness such as floating LNG production facilities, LNG carriers, and liquefied carbon dioxide carriers.

Floating Blue Ammonia Production Facility by Samsung Heavy Industries (Provided by Samsung Heavy Industries)

Jang Hae-gi, Vice President and Head of Technology Development at Samsung Heavy Industries, stated, "The future of the shipbuilding and offshore industry lies in the energy value chain that leads to efficient production and economical transportation of eco-friendly energy," adding, "Samsung Heavy Industries will lead with advanced technology and products."