Alfa Laval and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech Strengthen Collaboration to Advance Ammonia Fuel Systems for Dual-Fuel Vessels

Alfa Laval and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech Strengthen Collaboration to Advance Ammonia Fuel Systems for Dual-Fuel Vessels

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval Korea Ltd. has signed an MOU with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech to advance the development of safe and reliable ammonia fuel system solutions for dual-fuel vessels, reinforcing their shared commitment to low-carbon marine technologies. The partnership combines Alfa Laval’s specialised ammonia fuel and safety technologies with Hanwha’s engineering and integration expertise to capture early opportunities in the rapidly expanding alternative marine fuels market. Both companies aim to jointly pursue new projects and deliver a pilot installation that will support future collaboration. Announced at Kormarine 2025, the partnership aligns with Alfa Laval’s wider efforts to support ammonia-powered shipping, including long-standing R&D collaboration with WinGD and major joint projects with K Shipbuilding, ABS and other industry stakeholders. These initiatives collectively demonstrate Alfa Laval’s commitment to enabling the maritime industry’s transition toward safer, scalable ammonia fuel solutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 25-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval Korea Ltd. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech, signalling a major step forward in their shared mission to advance safe and dependable ammonia fuel system solutions for the next generation of dual-fuel vessels. The agreement underscores both companies’ broader commitment to accelerating the maritime sector’s transition toward low-carbon energy options and alternative propulsion technologies.

The collaboration with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech aims to combine Alfa Laval’s extensive technical know-how in ammonia fuel systems with Hanwha’s strengths in marine engineering. Together, the partners intend to capture early business opportunities in the growing market for alternative marine fuels while building strong competitive positioning. Their joint efforts will include business co-development, new project explorations and the ambition to create a pilot installation that will anchor future collaborative work.

At the centre of the partnership is a goal to advance ammonia-powered solutions for dual-fuel vessels. Alfa Laval will provide its proven capabilities in ammonia fuel supply systems, ammonia fuel safety technologies and its Ammonia Release Mitigation System (ARMS). Hanwha will leverage its wide-ranging expertise in engineering and system integration. Their combined technical strengths will enable knowledge exchange, improve onboard safety and efficiency, and enhance system productivity.

“This MOU is more than just technical cooperation – it represents a strategic partnership to secure leadership in Korea and Asia’s sustainable shipbuilding market. By combining our strengths, we aim to accelerate the decarbonization of global shipping with safe and reliable ammonia fuel solutions,” said Young-Gu Choi, Managing Director of Alfa Laval Korea.

Chang-Keun Lee, CEO of Hanwha Ocean Ecotech, added that partnering with Alfa Laval would enable the companies to deliver safer and more efficient ammonia fuel systems for customers. He noted that through pilot programmes and subsequent commercial deployments, the collaboration will generate strong synergies and bring substantial value to the maritime sector.

The signing, held at Alfa Laval’s booth during Kormarine 2025, highlights the importance of industry-wide cooperation in shaping future marine fuel technologies. Alfa Laval is already involved in several significant partnerships aimed at supporting ammonia as a viable marine fuel. Among them is its longstanding R&D relationship with WinGD, which has successfully tested the FCM Ammonia system, ARMS, and Fuel Valve Trains—key components underpinning future commercial use.

Another major initiative brings together K Shipbuilding (KSB), Alfa Laval, WinGD, and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). In this collaboration, Alfa Laval contributed to the design of the full fuel system, including ammonia fuel supply units, valve trains and ARMS, while also supplying an Aalborg ammonia dual-fuel boiler to broaden the project’s scope.

These initiatives demonstrate Alfa Laval’s wide-ranging commitment to accelerating the safe and efficient adoption of ammonia as a marine fuel through its own innovations and strategic industry partnerships.

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