Sumitomo, “K” Line and NYK Line to explore ammonia bunkering vessel in Singapore
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE) on Tuesday (17 March) said it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with (MoU) with Sumitomo Corporation and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte Ltd (NYK Line) to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study and explore the ownership of a newbuild Ammonia Bunkering Vessel (N-ABV) in Singapore.
“K” LINE said the collaboration underscores the parties’ shared commitment to enabling the development of a robust ammonia supply chain in Singapore, supporting its emerging role as a global hub for low- or zero-carbon marine fuels.
This MoU is in support of the ammonia value chain development that initiative is jointly led by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the country’s Energy Market Authority (EMA).
“The initiative aims to facilitate the adoption of low- or zero-carbon ammonia for both power generation and marine fuel applications, strengthening Singapore’s energy transition strategy while also advancing maritime decarbonization efforts,” “K” LINE said in a statement.
In October 2025, MPA and EMA appointed a consortium led by Keppel Ltd to conduct the next phase of the project to provide a low- or zero-carbon ammonia solution on Jurong Island for power generation and bunkering.
As a member of the consortium, and sole recipient of the Research and Innovation grant by MPA under the Maritime Innovation and Technology Fund (MINT Fund), Sumitomo Corporation will lead a FEED study to advance its bunkering proposal, laying the technical and commercial groundwork for eventual implementation.
Sumitomo Corporation, “K” LINE, and NYK Line will now collaborate closely to advance detailed studies on the N-ABV covering the vessel’s basic design, technical specifications, safety and operational requirements, as well as the structuring and ownership model tailored to the Singapore ammonia bunker market.
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Photo credit: Sumitomo Corporation
Published: 18 March, 2026
