DALIAN, CHINA – July 25, 2025 — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology solutions, has achieved a historic milestone by powering the world’s first green ammonia bunkering operation of its kind. Conducted at Dalian Port, this landmark initiative marks a significant advancement in the global shipping industry’s journey toward decarbonization and demonstrates the commercial readiness of a fully integrated green ammonia value chain.
A Game-Changer for Maritime Decarbonization
The operation involved the successful transfer of green ammonia to the 5,500 HP tugboat “Yuantuo 1”, developed by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry. The vessel is China’s first ammonia-powered vessel project and is classified as an “Ammonia Fuel Tug” by the China Classification Society (CCS).
- Fuel Source: Green ammonia produced entirely by Envision’s Chifeng Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project
- Bunkering Site: COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry terminal, Dalian Port
- Fuel Substitution Rate: 91% reduction in fossil fuel usage during operation
“This is a transformative moment for the shipping industry, showcasing that scalable, net-zero fuels are not just theoretical, but operational realities,” said Frank Yu, Senior Vice President of Envision Energy. “By powering the world’s first green marine ammonia bunkering, Envision is delivering an end-to-end blueprint for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors.”
Chifeng: A Fully Certified, Large-Scale Green Ammonia Production Hub
The green ammonia used in this operation originates from the Chifeng Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project in Inner Mongolia—now fully operational and recognized as the world’s largest and most advanced green hydrogen-ammonia production site.
Key Features of the Chifeng Facility:
- Initial Capacity: 320,000 tons of green ammonia per year
- Planned Expansion: Scaling up to 1.5 million tons annually by 2028
- Power Source: Entirely off-grid, using 100% renewable energy from wind, solar, and battery storage
- AI Integration: Smart system dynamically optimizes power generation and ammonia synthesis
International Certifications:
- Bureau Veritas Renewable Ammonia Certification (May 2025)
- ISCC PLUS Certification – First green ammonia project globally to receive verified GHG footprint certification
These certifications are critical to ensuring global tradeability, market confidence, and financial viability for green ammonia in marine fuel markets. Initial exports from the Chifeng facility are scheduled to begin in Q4 2025.
Strategic Impact on Global Bunkering Infrastructure
This operation was conducted in partnership with China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers Co., Limited, and has major implications for the future of global bunkering.
Dalian Port: Emerging Green Energy Hub
With the successful green ammonia bunkering, Dalian Port becomes the first port in the world to offer all major low-carbon marine fuel types, including, Biofuels, Green Methanol, LNG and Green Ammonia.
This multi-fuel capability positions Dalian as a key strategic energy hub for Northeast Asia, serving international trade routes across the Pacific and beyond.
A Shift from Pilots to Scalable Reality
Unlike previous ammonia bunkering demonstrations—which used conventional or fossil-derived ammonia—this operation represents the first full-cycle green ammonia deployment for marine fuel, offering a real-world model for, Port authorities, Shipping lines and Energy Suppliers.
It validates the technical feasibility, safety standards, and logistical integration required to mainstream green ammonia as a reliable marine energy source.
Envision Energy: Defining the Future of Green Shipping and Energy
As maritime regulations tighten and industry pressures mount to decarbonize, this pioneering achievement by Envision Energy and its Chinese maritime partners sets a new benchmark for scalable green shipping solutions. It positions green ammonia as a leading contender in the emerging clean fuel economy—often dubbed the “New Oil”—redefining the economics and environmental impact of global shipping.
About Envision Energy
Envision Energy is a world-leading green technology company that provides renewable energy solutions for global enterprises, governments, and institutions. Encompassing three major business sectors – Smart Wind Turbines, Energy Storage, and Green Hydrogen Solutions, Envision Energy collaboratively constructs comprehensive solutions for energy transformation. It also manages the Envision-Hongshan Carbon-Neutral Fund and owns the Envision Racing Formula E team, who conquered the Formula E Teams’ Championship in 2023.
Global Recognition:
Committed to sustainability leadership, Envision achieved carbon neutrality across global operations by the end of 2022, and aims for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040.
- TIME’s 2024 “100 Most Influential Companies” – Listed as a “Green Giant”
- Fortune’s “Change the World” List
- EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability
- CDP A-List for climate performance
Source Envision Group