The announcement comes during a time of significant change in the shipping industry.
Equinor says the vessel will take supplies to installations located on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
The project will involve the modification of Eidesvik Offshore's "Viking Energy" ship. The vessel has been used by Norwegian energy major Equinor for 17 years. Vermund Hjelland, vice president of technology and development at Eidesvik Offshore, said part of the testing would see the Viking Energy use ammonia "in transit between harbour and offshore installations for one year."
Cecilie Ronning, who is senior vice president for Equinor's joint operations support, said the company was aiming to reduce emissions in its supply chain "and regards the use of ammonia as a promising solution."The announcement of this week's funding comes against the backdrop of a significant shift in the shipping industry.that it's hoped will curb pollution generated by ships.completed its maiden voyage.
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