Hydrogen and ammonia are forecasted to play a significant role in the energy transition in the shipping, transportation, power and heating sectors, and will experience significant demand growth and a shift to low and zero-carbon production methods.
Leveraging our 40 years’ experience of innovative floating energy production solutions, in conjunction with our development partners and leading technology providers, BW Offshore is well positioned to design, build and operate both green and blue ammonia production FPSOs, nearshore or offshore.
Floating Ammonia
Offshore Green
- AiP awarded by DNV
- In collaboration with SwitcH2
- Basic Design ongoing
- Target Scale: 800 - 1200 tpd
Offshore Blue
- Proximity to gas and CO2 sequestration reservoirs
- Adapatable to any proprietary low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia sythesis technologies
- Target Scale: 2000-3000 tpd
Nearshore
- Access to low-cost renewable energy sources
- Newbuild or VLGC conversion
- Target Scale: 500-2500 tpd
Cost and Efficiency:
Competitive:
The ammonia FPSO integrate the production, storage and offloading terminal into one unit.
Standardised Design:
"Design One, Build Many" approach reduces costs.
Shipyard Construction:
Builds efficiently using existing facilities.
Faster Permitting and Development:
Accelerates project timelines and lowers risks.
Scalable and Flexible:
Modular Growth:
Allows phased expansion and relocation.
Adaptable to Needs:
Not tied to a fixed location, providing strategic flexibility.
Safety and Proven Technology:
Remote Production:
Keeps ammonia production/storage away from populated areas, enhancing safety.
Established Methods:
Success with LNG FSRUs and nearshore FLNG in regions with limited infrastructure.
Innovative Commercial Models:
Flexible Operations:
Enables FPSO Lease & Operate agreements for floating units.
Strategic Clean Energy Advantages:
Decarbonisation:
Provides low-carbon solutions for hard-to-abate sectors.
Effective Transport:
Ammonia is optimal for long-distance hydrogen transport.
Demand-Driven Growth:
Rising global demand fuels expansion of shipping and infrastructure networks.
Integrated Functionality:
Comprehensive Units:
Floating production units integrate production, storage, and terminal operations.