Hold onto your life jackets, eco-warriors! China just made maritime history with the world’s first pure ammonia-fueled ship, marking a giant leap toward cleaner oceans. 🌊 The vessel, operated by China COSCO Shipping, completed its groundbreaking bunkering in Dalian City—and it’s packing some serious green tech.
Equipped with two ammonia fuel tanks and a jaw-dropping 91% fossil fuel replacement ratio, this ship is like the Tesla of the seas ⚡. Its power comes from a massive green hydrogen and ammonia project in Inner Mongolia, which uses AI to run entirely on renewable energy. Talk about #Goals!
Why ammonia? 🤔 This carbon-free fuel burns into just water and nitrogen, making it a superhero in the fight against shipping emissions. With global decarbonization efforts revving up, China’s move could inspire a wave of eco-friendly voyages. Anchors aweigh for a greener future! 🌍✨
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China uses green ammonia to fuel seafaring vessel for first time
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