Alfa Laval Korea Ltd. has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech, underscoring a pivotal move towards enhancing cooperation in the development of safe and reliable ammonia fuel systems aimed at dual-fuel vessels.
The collaboration reflects both parties' dedication to advancing the maritime sector's shift towards low-carbon and alternative fuel technologies.
Accelerating ammonia adoption in marine fuelling
The agreement outlines a strategic collaboration, leveraging Alfa Laval's extensive expertise in ammonia fuel systems alongside Hanwha Ocean Ecotech's prowess in marine technology.
The alliance seeks to capitalise on early market opportunities and build a competitive edge in the swiftly growing domain of alternative marine fuels. This partnership includes business co-development and project opportunities, with plans to execute a pilot installation that will pave the way for future collaborations.
Enhancing ammonia fuel systems
Rooted in a mutual commitment, this collaboration seeks to push forward ammonia fuel systems for dual-fuel vessels.
Alfa Laval is set to bring its well-established expertise in ammonia fuel supply systems and related technologies, while Hanwha will contribute its substantial experience in system engineering and integration. This cooperative effort aims to foster the exchange of expertise, improving productivity and safety on vessels.
A strategic partnership
"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," stated Young-Gu Choi, Managing Director of Alfa Laval Korea.
"Partnering with Alfa Laval presents a significant opportunity to deliver safer and more efficient ammonia fuel systems to our customers. Through pilot projects and subsequent commercial initiatives, we will maximise synergies and bring greater value to the maritime industry," remarked Chang-Keun Lee, CEO of Hanwha Ocean Ecotech.
Driving innovation through collaboration
Alfa Laval is also engaged in various significant partnerships focusing on ammonia as a marine fuel
The alliance with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech signifies a robust commitment to powering shipping with ammonia through proven technologies, engineering expertise, and closely-knit industry partnerships. The agreement was concluded at Alfa Laval’s booth during Kormarine 2025.
Alfa Laval is also engaged in various significant partnerships focusing on ammonia as a marine fuel. Noteworthy is its longstanding R&D collaboration with WinGD, which has successfully tested the FCM Ammonia, Ammonia Release Mitigation System (ARMS), and Fuel Valve Trains, setting a solid base for commercial implementation.
Another cooperative effort involves South Korea's shipbuilder, K Shipbuilding (KSB), Alfa Laval, WinGD, and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) in designing a comprehensive fuel system, including the ammonia fuel supply system and an Aalborg ammonia dual-fuel boiler system, showcasing Alfa Laval's dedication to propelling safe ammonia adoption through both individual innovations and collaborative ventures.
Alfa Laval Korea Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech, marking a significant step toward strengthening cooperation in developing safe and reliable ammonia fuel system solutions for dual-fuel vessels.
The partnership reinforces both companies’ commitment to supporting the maritime industry’s transition to low-carbon and alternative fuel technologies.
Accelerating adoption of ammonia as a marine fuel
The MOU with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech marks a strategic collaboration to leverage Alfa Laval’s deep technical expertise in ammonia fuel systems together with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech’s capabilities in marine technology. The joint approach aims to secure early market opportunities and build competitive advantage in the rapidly-growing field of alternative marine fuels.
The partnership includes cooperation on business co-development and project opportunities, with a ambition to deliver a pilot installation to enable future collaboration.
Advancing ammonia fuel systems
The collaboration is founded on a shared ambition to advance ammonia fuel systems for dual-fuel vessels. Alfa Laval will contribute its proven capabilities in ammonia fuel and mitigation technologies through ammonia fuel supply system and FSS and Ammonia Release Mitigation System (ARMS) and Hanwha will apply its extensive experience in system engineering and integration.
This partnership will facilitate the exchange of expertise and improve productivity and safety on board.
Strategic partnership
“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,” says Young-Gu Choi, Managing Director of Alfa Laval Korea.
“Partnering with Alfa Laval is a significant opportunity to deliver safer and more efficient ammonia fuel systems to our customers. Through pilot projects and subsequent commercial projects, we will maximize synergies and bring greater value to the maritime industry,” says Chang-Keun Lee, CEO of Hanwha Ocean Ecotech.
Innovation through collaboration
The partnership with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech represents a strong commitment to enabling ammonia powered shipping through proven technologies, engineering, and close industry collaboration. The signing took place at Alfa Laval’s booth during Kormarine 2025.
Alfa Laval is actively engaged in several other key collaborations focused on ammonia as a marine fuel. A key example is our long-standing research and development partnership with WinGD, which has successfully tested the FCM Ammonia, Ammonia Release Mitigation System (ARMS) and Fuel Valve Trains, laying a solid foundation for its commercial rollout.
Another collaboration between South Korea’s shipbuilder K Shipbuilding (KSB), Alfa Laval, WinGD, and the classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), saw Alfa Laval contribute to the design of the entire fuel system, including the ammonia fuel supply system, fuel valves train, and ARMS with Alfa Laval also adding an Aalborg ammonia dual-fuel boiler system to the project scope.
These initiatives demonstrate Alfa Laval's broad commitment to accelerating the safe adoption of ammonia with own innovations and industry collaborations.
