Fortescue Pioneers Digital Fuel Certificate for Ammonia Bunkering in Rotterdam
Key Ideas
- Fortescue, in collaboration with GH2 and Trovio, completes the first digital fuel certification for an ammonia-to-ship transfer in Rotterdam.
- The certificate, issued via Trovio’s CorTenX registry platform, ensures auditable transparency and captures sustainability attributes of the fuel.
- This milestone signifies progress in scaling infrastructure for zero-emission fuels and sets new benchmarks for transparency and traceability in the industry.
- Fortescue's efforts in adopting ammonia as a marine fuel showcase a significant step towards achieving eco-friendly maritime operations.
Australian company Fortescue, known for green technology innovations, recently participated in a landmark operation at the Port of Rotterdam. The collaboration with GH2 and Trovio led to the issuance of the world’s first digital fuel certification for an ammonia-to-ship transfer. This achievement underscores the industry's shift towards sustainable practices. The digital certificate, facilitated by Trovio’s CorTenX platform, ensures transparency by recording vital supply chain data and sustainability metrics. GH2's CEO highlighted the importance of capturing environmental attributes of green fuels, especially amid new emissions regulations in global shipping. Fortescue's Head of Green Shipping emphasized the significance of this pilot in advancing infrastructure for zero-emission fuels and promoting transparency. The successful use of ammonia as a marine fuel on Fortescue's vessel, the Green Pioneer, further demonstrates the company's commitment to environmentally friendly operations. Looking ahead, Fortescue's upcoming partnership with Bocimar for a dual-fuel ship construction signifies continued progress in the adoption of eco-friendly practices in the maritime sector.
Topics
Certification
Green Technology
Shipping Industry
Sustainability Metrics
Digital Certification
Fuel Transfer
Iron Ore Transport
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