The shipping industry is taking a significant step forward in its transition to green energy, with CIMC Enric Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries announcing a major contract with Amon Gas, a Norwegian company specializing in building and operating ammonia-fuelled gas carriers. The partnership has signed a contract with CIMC SOE, a subsidiary of CIMC Enric, to build 2+2 51,000 m³ ammonia dual-fuel medium-sized LPG/liquid ammonia carriers. This landmark agreement not only marks a significant milestone in the development of green shipping but also highlights the growing demand for clean energy solutions in the maritime industry. The 51,000 m³ vessel type is currently the world’s largest medium gas carrier and the first MGC to adopt ammonia-fueled power, embodying a key development direction for future green shipping. The design of the two newly signed vessels fully aligns with future green energy trends, particularly in reducing the carbon footprint of the global shipping industry. By utilizing green ammonia as fuel, these vessels will contribute to achieving the emission reduction targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). CIMC SOE’s commitment to sustainable development is reflected in the vessels’ features, which include shaft generators and ammonia-fueled generator sets to optimize operational costs, enhance maintenance efficiency, and significantly reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions during operations. This represents a significant advancement in the technology and design of MGCs, which will set a new benchmark for ammonia-fueled MGCs in the market. The partnership between CIMC Enric and Amon Gas demonstrates the growing recognition of the importance of clean energy solutions in the maritime industry. The total value of this order exceeds USD 160 million, and the vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2028. The order represents a significant milestone in the development of green shipping and highlights the growing demand for clean energy solutions in the maritime industry. Mr. Gao Wenbao, Vice President of CIMC Enric and General Manager of CIMC SOE, stated, “Despite facing numerous external challenges, CIMC SOE has maintained its leading position in the industry by leveraging its globally advanced technology and manufacturing strengths in liquefied gas carriers. The acquisition of new orders has accelerated significantly since May, and it is estimated that new orders for related offshore clean energy businesses will reach approximately RMB 8 billion in 2025.”
Mr. Yang Xiaohu, Executive Director and President of CIMC Enric, stated, “Securing this industry-leading order demonstrates that CIMC Enric’s capabilities in clean energy shipbuilding have been highly recognized by international shipowners. The offshore clean energy business has become one of the important cornerstones of the Company’s strategy to deploy international shipping clean energy solutions and comprehensive services. Building on its business capabilities and customer base, the Company has also established core competencies such as production capacity for biomass-based green methanol and core process solutions for green hydrogen/ammonia/methanol projects, including port bunkering.”
The partnership between CIMC Enric and Amon Gas demonstrates the growing recognition of the importance of clean energy solutions in the maritime industry. The order represents a significant milestone in the development of green shipping and highlights the growing demand for clean energy solutions in the maritime industry.
- Significant milestone in green shipping: CIMC Enric Holdings and Amon Gas collaborate on 2+2 51,000 m³ ammonia dual-fuel medium-sized LPG/liquid ammonia carriers
- Ammonia-fueled MGCs set a new benchmark for ammonia-fueled MGCs in the market
- Green ammonia as fuel contributes to achieving emission reduction targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- CIMC SOE’s commitment to sustainable development reflected in the vessels’ features
| Key Features | Description |
|---|---|
| 51,000 m³ vessel type | Currently the world’s largest medium gas carrier and the first MGC to adopt ammonia-fueled power |
| Ammonia-fueled main engines and generator sets | Set a new benchmark for ammonia-fueled MGCs in the market |
| Shaft generators and ammonia-fueled generator sets | Optimize operational costs, enhance maintenance efficiency, and reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions during operations |
The partnership between CIMC Enric and Amon Gas highlights the growing recognition of the importance of clean energy solutions in the maritime industry. The order represents a significant milestone in the development of green shipping and highlights the growing demand for clean energy solutions in the maritime industry.
“I am thrilled to announce this groundbreaking order, which marks a significant step forward for both our companies in promoting green shipping and clean energy applications. We are committed to leveraging our globally advanced technology and manufacturing strengths to deliver innovative solutions for the maritime industry.” – Mr.