Azane Fuel Solutions is positioning itself at the forefront of the maritime industry’s transition to cleaner fuels, preparing for significant infrastructure investments aimed at providing ammonia as a viable and sustainable shipping fuel. The company, founded in 2021, specializes in end-to-end ammonia fuel solutions, focusing on the development, ownership, and operation of infrastructure necessary to make ammonia available for maritime fuel use.
Azane Fuel Solutions, through its new subsidiary Azane Infrastructure, is actively advancing its plans to create a robust bunkering infrastructure for ammonia. The subsidiary will play a key role in supplying ammonia as a fuel source by building, owning, and operating the critical infrastructure required to deliver clean ammonia to vessels. This development is part of Azane’s larger ambition to drive the decarbonization of the shipping industry by enabling the widespread use of ammonia, which is regarded as a key alternative fuel for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport.
The Dual Entity Strategy
To meet its ambitious goals, Azane has organized itself into two distinct entities:
- Azane Fuel Solutions: This entity focuses on delivering turnkey ammonia fuel handling and bunkering technology solutions. Its expertise covers everything from project and technology development to fuel supply, ensuring that ammonia fuel is delivered safely, reliably, and cost-effectively to the maritime industry.
- Azane Infrastructure: Responsible for the construction, ownership, and operation of ammonia bunkering infrastructure, this arm will provide the necessary facilities and logistics to ensure a steady supply of ammonia fuel for shipping vessels. Azane Infrastructure is currently spearheading several ammonia bunkering infrastructure projects in Norway.
Strong Backing and Strategic Partnerships
Azane Infrastructure’s projects in Norway are receiving significant support from various stakeholders, including Enova, local governments, ports, ammonia producers, and other partners, all working together to realize a cleaner future for the maritime industry. The company is focused on building a complete value chain for ammonia fuel delivery, utilizing small-scale bunkering terminals and an integrated system of trucks and vessels to transport and supply ammonia fuel to ships.
Azane’s efforts are also strengthened by its close cooperation with a variety of well-established industry players, including its owners Yara Growth Ventures, Navigator Gas, ECOnnect Energy, and Amon Maritime. This collaboration will support the supply of ammonia fuel for the first generation of ammonia-powered vessels, which are set to enter service in the near future.
Pioneering Technology for Safe, Reliable Bunkering
One of the cornerstones of Azane Fuel Solutions’ offering is its groundbreaking technology, which enables the fast, safe, and flexible bunkering of ammonia. The company has developed patented technology that allows for efficient ammonia fuel handling, which is vital for ensuring the safe transfer of ammonia to ships. Azane’s technology is designed not only to handle ammonia efficiently but also to comply with the stringent safety standards required by regulatory authorities.
Azane’s commitment to safety and reliability is reflected in its projects, which are among the most advanced ammonia bunkering infrastructure initiatives in Norway. In fact, Azane is the only company to have received safety approval from Norwegian regulatory authorities for its ammonia bunkering infrastructure, a critical milestone for the company’s ambitions in the maritime sector.
A Vision for the Future
Azane Fuel Solutions is poised to become a major player in the ammonia bunkering space in Scandinavia. Steinar Kostøl CEO Azane Fuel Solutions expressed his optimism about the company’s prospects and the critical role Azane Infrastructure will play in the evolution of the maritime fuel market:
“We expect Azane to become a major bunkering infrastructure owner in Scandinavia over the next couple of years, as ammonia-fueled vessels are being delivered. We’re excited about the opportunity to collaborate with others in the industry to make shipping carbon-free with ammonia.”
Azane’s vision is to not only support the transition to ammonia as a maritime fuel but also to contribute significantly to the decarbonization of the global shipping industry, which is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon emissions in line with international climate targets.
About Azane Fuel Solutions
Azane Fuel Solutions was founded by two industry veterans with decades of experience in shipping, gas handling, and gas transfer. The company has developed cutting-edge technology that offers fast, safe, and flexible bunkering of ammonia, positioning it as a leader in the emerging market for ammonia as a maritime fuel. Azane is committed to building a comprehensive ammonia fuel bunkering network and is already leading the way with its highly advanced infrastructure projects in Norway. These projects are not only the most mature in the country but are also the first to receive safety approval from regulatory authorities.
With its innovative solutions and strong strategic partnerships, Azane is poised to play a key role in decarbonizing the shipping industry, ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable future for global maritime transport.
Source Azane Fuel Solutions