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Ammonia
Ammonia is a promising, carbon-neutral fuel that has many applications. Apart from agricultural, industrial and marine fuel use, ammonia is also used for the energy storage of electricity produced by renewables. The ammonia supply chain is well-established due to its widespread use as a feedstock for inorganic nitrogen-containing fertilizers, as well as a variety of other industrial chemicals. Capitalizing on existing knowledge will enable a more rapid expansion of a new ammonia value chain for marine fuels.
Ammonia and infrastructure challenges
Green and blue ammonia are expected to become increasingly important fuel types for the shipping industry, requiring new bunkering infrastructure. Some ports will be retrofitted, but because the energy density is less than fossil based fuels, there will be a substantial need for additional infrastructure. Constructing this infrastructure with conventional methods for bunkering, such as constructing jetties, represents significant costs and environmental interventions.
Canaf Energy's Ammonia transfer solutions
Canaf Energy’s floating IQuay™ is designed to safely transfer ammonia in bulk and for bunkering purposes. The universal design of the IQuay transfer system enables connection to any terminal and ship type according to specific needs. The transfer system is flexible and can be deployed quickly and without the environmental impact of building conventional marine infrastructure. With the IQuay ammonia can be:
- Exported from ammonia production facilities;
- Imported for purposes of industrial use, or distributed for purposes of fuel or power production;
- Used for marine bunkering by using the IQuay as an interface between storage tanks and vessels.
Ship Transport
Ammonia can be transported by a variety of ship types depending on temperature and pressure specifications.
Loading and Unloading
- Loading and unloading from terminals to ammonia-carrying ships is handled safely with proper transfer systems such as loading arms/hoses, emergency shutdown valves, break-away couplings and more. Specialized training is required for handling toxic fluids.
- The IQuay offers an additional safety measure by separating the vessel and the onshore terminal and reducing collision risk with any fixed infrastructure, which helps reduce any risk of loss of containment.
Ammonia Bunkering
The transfer of ammonia for bunkering purposes similar to that of LNG.
- Plug & Play: Turn-key bunkering infrastructure when combined with onshore storage.
- Universal: The loading system can be connected to a range in ship sizes and can be painlessly implemented into existing terminals.
- Cost-efficient: Significantly lower CAPEX compared to dedicated bunkering vessels.
- Safe: Rigorous safety standards are required when handling; the IQuay's extensive experience with strict safety standards from the LNG sector and dangerous goods makes it the perfect option for ammonia transfer.
Canaf Enegy's Ammonia Solutions
OFFSHORE ONLOADING
OFFSHORE ONLOADING
OFFSHORE ONLOADING
The IQuay is designed for flexibility, so customers can combine Gas-to-Power with Bunkering operations in one single IQuay .
Distance from shore
50 - 800 m
Environment
Sheltered to harsh conditions
Flowrate
500 - 1,000 m3/h
Transfer lines
Floating flexible hoses
Vessel size
All
Design life
25 years
BUNKERING IN PORTS
OFFSHORE ONLOADING
BUNKERING IN PORTS
Our bunkering from quayside solution is suitable to a wide range of vessels and can be stored when not in use.
Distance from shore
Up to 300 m
Environment
Sheltered conditions
Flowrate
500 - 1,000 m3/h
Transfer lines
Rigid pipe
Vessel size
All
Design life
25 years
Floating Flexible Hoses
- Field-proven cryogenic floating hoses with integrated leak system.
- The flexible hoses can be provided from 6 to 20 inches in diameter.
- Superior insulation ensures minimum boil-off gas generation throughout the system.
- Hoses can be reeled onshore when not in operation.
Universal Attachment System
- Vessels moored in less than 30 seconds.
- Reduced vessel motion from swell, surge and passing ships.
- Mooring teams not required - OPEX is minimal.
- Reduced operating times for tugs and harbour pilots.
Unmanned during operation - remote controlled
- All systems are remotely monitored and operated from the onshore control room.
- Full overview of the process flow parameters and status of all main systems onboard.