Two more milestones for sustainable shipping

On 10 June 2025, two landmark agreements established a clear path towards low-carbon maritime operations. First, an agreement was signed to construct an offshore carbon capture and storage facility in Pilbara, Australia. This facility will capture and store 900,000 tons of CO₂ each year from the planned ammonia plant.

At the same time, a Joint Development Agreement was reached to build an ammonia bunkering service at Dampier’s Bulk Liquids Berth by 2030, capable of supplying up to 600,000 t/year of low-carbon ammonia fuel to vessels in the Australian region.

Delivering clean fuel while tackling emissions head-on.
True shipping decarbonization requires cutting emissions at every step, from fuel production to exhaust. By capturing CO₂ before ammonia is produced and then delivering that clean fuel directly to ships, this integrated model addresses lifecycle emissions directly. It not only slashes overall carbon footprints but also establishes a scalable blueprint for ports worldwide that are preparing to transition to green marine fuels.

Together, these projects represent advancements in offshore CO₂ storage and the provision of genuinely low-carbon ammonia. They also demonstrate the industry’s strong commitment to investing in this emerging fuel, such as green ammonia, and its necessary infrastructure. EMF currently holds a portfolio of three VLACs, well positioned to benefit from developments like these.