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Why did Viking Energy choose a test vessel?

With its current focus on ammonia, the company is a front-runner for zero emissions, and having Viking Energy as test vessel was a natural choice. Not only was she the world’s first supply vessel powered by LNG when delivered in 2003.

Does Viking Energy have a post-combustion system?

Although concerns about nitrogen oxide emissions remain, companies including the partnership that is retrofitting the Viking Energy are reportedly designing post-combustion systems, analogous to the catalytic converters in automobile exhaust systems, to filter out harmful byproducts.

Will Viking Energy run on ammonia fuel?

The Viking Energy, an oil platform supply ship undergoing a pioneering retrofit to run on ammonia fuel, is now scheduled to begin operations in 2026—two years later than initially planned.

When will Viking Energy test a new vessel?

Testing will take place while the vessel is on contract for Equinor. After 17 years of continuous sailing for Equinor, the energy company has awarded Viking Energy with five new years of service in the North Sea.

Why did Equinor get a contract with Viking Energy?

After 17 years of continuous sailing for Equinor, the energy company has awarded Viking Energy with five new years of service in the North Sea. In addition to providing important work for vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore, the contract also triggers a ground-breaking R&D project to test zero emission technology on board the Viking Energy.

Will Eidesvik be the world's first emission-free supply vessel?

The goal is to install fuel cell modules with a total power of 2 MW on board Viking Energy in 2024. This will make the vessel the world’s first emission-free supply vessel,” says Jan Fredrik Meling, CEO of Eidesvik Offshore. In the shipping industry, hydrogen and ammonia are considered the two main zero emission fuel candidates for future shipping.