Samsung Ammonia Blue FPSO

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1 Oct 2024

ABS presented an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its new design of an ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit.

Called Samsung Ammonia Blue, the concept features advanced safety components with an expected production capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per annum of ammonia. ABS completed design reviews on the topside process, interface system and layout based on class and statutory requirements.

"With our extensive experience in floating offshore production units and leading guidance on ammonia as a marine fuel, ABS is the ideal partner for this new design from SHI," said Miguel Hernandez, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Offshore.

"For the green future, ammonia is the most reliable source, recognized as a hydrogen carrier and a carbon-free fuel. This product that was developed with our abundant experience and proprietary technologies will lead energy innovation for humanity," said Haeki Jang, Chief Technology Officer, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

ABS is the world leader in classifying floating production units. With offshore expertise and innovation spanning more than 70 years, ABS provides expert guidance and assesses new and evolving solutions to help safely manage assets for sustainable offshore operations. Learn more here.

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KBR Awarded Conceptual Study Contract for Floating Blue Ammonia Production by Samsung Heavy Industries

HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a conceptual study contract for floating blue ammonia production from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), one of the world's largest shipbuilders in South Korea.

The award is part of SHI's diversification in the ocean energy business, with a focus on maritime technology. The study will utilize KBR's innovative blue ammonia technology, suitable for offshore production, and leverage SHI's expertise in the design of mega floating vessels.

"We are proud to collaborate with SHI for this strategic project and provide our low-carbon blue ammonia process technology solution to develop this first-of-its-kind floating ammonia production facility," said Jay Ibrahim, KBR President, Sustainable Technology Solutions. "This concept will deliver a sustainable platform to our clients globally for achieving their energy transition objectives with greater flexibility."

KBR is a world leader in ammonia technology and has been at the forefront of innovation in the ammonia market for decades. Since 1943, KBR has licensed, engineered, or constructed over 260 grassroot ammonia plants worldwide.