Azane Fuel Solutions has signed a strategic ammonia supply agreement with Yara International to fuel its growing maritime bunkering operations. Under the deal, Yara will leverage its global production and logistics network to supply ammonia, which Azane will deliver to commercial shipping clients like Equinor. This collaboration bridges a critical gap in the green maritime supply chain, reinforcing the infrastructure required for the shipping industry’s transition to zero-emission fuels.
Oslo, Norway | September 18, 2026 – Azane Fuel Solutions has locked in a vital milestone for low-emission shipping by signing a comprehensive ammonia supply agreement with global fertilizer and clean ammonia giant Yara International.
The partnership bridges a critical gap in the maritime alternative fuel supply chain, combining Yara’s massive production, storage, and logistics network with Azane’s specialized maritime fuel bunkering infrastructure. Under the agreement, Yara will supply the product, which Azane will market and deliver directly to end-clients in the commercial shipping sector.
Scaling Up the Maritime Ammonia Ecosystem
As maritime stakeholders face mounting pressure to decarbonize, establishing a safe, reliable, and scalable fuel ecosystem remains the industry’s primary hurdle. This new accord directly feeds into Azane’s commercial pipeline, including its recently announced landmark bunkering agreement with energy major Equinor.
- The Supply Chain Link: Yara’s established global footprint ensures a dependable volume of ammonia product.
- The Bunkering Execution: Azane translates that upstream availability into practical, safe marine delivery, fueling vessels through its cutting-edge terminal and handling technologies.
Azane Fuel Solutions noted that the partnership with Yara will help strengthen the supply chain required to develop a safe and scalable ammonia bunkering network for the maritime sector.
“Strong partnerships are essential to building a safe, reliable, and scalable ammonia fuel ecosystem,” the company said in its announcement. “By combining Yara’s production and logistics capabilities with Azane’s fuel bunkering and supply solutions, we are strengthening the value chain needed to support the maritime industry’s transition to lower-emission operations.”
Focus on Ammonia Bunkering
Azane Fuel Solutions is developing ammonia bunkering terminals intended to provide ship-to-ship and other marine ammonia fuel supply capabilities. The Norwegian company has developed technology aimed at enabling fast and controlled ammonia bunkering operations. Its activities also extend to ammonia cargo handling and fuel-handling systems.
Azane is headquartered in Oslo and Sandefjord and is backed by Amon Maritime, ECOnnect Energy, Navigator Gas, and Yara Growth Ventures. The company is positioning ammonia bunkering infrastructure as an important component of the maritime industry’s efforts to adopt lower-emission fuels.
Yara Expands Role in Ammonia Value Chain
Yara International is a major producer and supplier of ammonia and nitrogen-based products, with operations spanning more than 60 countries and markets in more than 140 countries. Beyond its traditional role in agricultural markets, Yara has been developing opportunities for ammonia in industrial and energy applications, including its potential use as a marine fuel. The supply agreement with Azane links Yara’s ammonia production and logistics capabilities with infrastructure designed specifically for the maritime fuel market.
As shipping companies assess ammonia as a potential alternative marine fuel, the availability of reliable supply and bunkering infrastructure remains a key factor in the development of the market.
About Yara International
Founded in Norway in 1905, Yara International is a global leader in crop nutrition and clean ammonia production. Operating in over 60 countries with roughly 15,700 employees, the company leverages a flexible, global production network. In fiscal year 2025, Yara reported robust revenues of USD 15.7 billion, cementing its role as a cornerstone supplier in the global energy transition.
About Azane Fuel Solutions
Headquartered in Oslo and Sandefjord, Norway, Azane Fuel Solutions is pioneering the world’s first ammonia bunkering terminals. Backed by heavy-hitting maritime and industrial backers, including Amon Maritime, ECOnnect Energy, Navigator Gas, and Yara Growth Ventures, the company designs advanced technologies for safe ammonia bunkering, cargo handling, and fuel management.
Source: Azane Fuel Solutions