A new design from SBM Offshore of a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit focused on the production of blue ammonia has earned approval in principle from ABS.
SBM’s Blue Ammonia FPSO opens news ways to valorize offshore gas by converting extracted natural gas into ammonia while capturing the CO2 via Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology.
The ammonia will ultimately serve as decarbonized energy for the power and maritime transportation sectors, as well as serving the global ammonia market.
'We are seeing rapid innovation and new developments around ammonia as an alternative fuel, whether as a carrier of hydrogen or as a fuel in its own right. ABS is proud to work with SBM Offshore on this project, sharing our deep insight into the safety challenges of ammonia, along with our extensive technical expertise on complex FPSOs,' said Miguel Hernandez, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Offshore.
'The Blue Ammonia FPSO marks a pivotal moment in SBM Offshore’s journey to decarbonize and diversify and exemplifies our TRUE. BLUE. TRANSITION strategy. We continue to leverage our ocean infrastructure expertise to pioneer solutions for the energy transition. It’s a bold step into the blue economy, where we continue to unlock new markets and deliver sustainable value' said Olivier Icyk, SBM Offshore’s Chief Business Officer.
The blue ammonia FPSO design is an important step in SBM Offshore’s strategic path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements.
ABS is the global classification leader in the FPSO market, continuing to provide the most complete suite of technical guidance in the industry. Learn more here and download a copy of the ABS Whitepaper: Emissions Reduction Insights for FPSOs here.
About ABS
ABS, a global leader in classification services, is focused on delivering a safer, cleaner future for the marine and offshore industries. For over 160 years, ABS has been setting standards for safety and excellence and continues to innovate in the fields of clean technology, digitalization and artificial intelligence, providing industry-leading technical advisory services. With a global network of surveyors, engineers, technology specialists and support staff, ABS works with industry leaders including its members and clients around the world to improve safety in operational performance and efficiency with innovative solutions for the complete life cycle of marine and offshore assets.
About SBM Offshore
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Through the design, construction, installation, and operation of offshore floating facilities, we play a pivotal role in a just transition. By advancing our core, we deliver cleaner, more efficient energy production. By pioneering more, we unlock new markets within the blue economy. More than 7,800 SBMers collaborate worldwide to deliver innovative solutions as a responsible partner towards a sustainable future, balancing ocean protection with progress.For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com.
Source: SBM Offshore
