Apollo: The Fast-track to ammonia in shipping

Shipowner Eidesvik Offshore and partners will make “Viking Energy” the world’s first ammonia-powered platform supply vessel. In 2026, the vessel will operate on ammonia for Equinor, reducing GHG emissions by 70 percent or more.

With €5 million in EU support, the Apollo project will see a dual-fuel engine able to operate on ammonia installed in Viking Energy. The project placed a purchase order for the Wärtsilä 25 engine and complete fuel gas supply system in July 2024.

The platform supply vessel is owned and operated by Eidesvik Offshore, and the Norwegian shipowner will demonstrate the technology in an operational environment on contract for Equinor.