Pacific Environment Welcomes Ulsan Port’s Commercial e-Ammonia Bunkering Milestone

On October 25–26, Ulsan Port Authority (UPA), together with Lotte Fine Chemical, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Shinheungsa, and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), supplied 800 tonnes of renewable energy-based e-ammonia to Terra Clove, a newly launched 93,000 m3 Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC) at Ulsan Port. The fuel was supplied through a Port-to-Ship (PTS) bunkering system connecting the port’s onshore infrastructure directly to the vessel.

The operation represents Korea’s first demonstration of commercial-scale ammonia bunkering at a domestic port. It follows three earlier ammonia fueling demonstrations conducted at Ulsan Port this year and further strengthens the port’s experience in safely handling next-generation marine fuels.

The milestone comes as Ulsan Port advances an ambitious strategy to become a leading clean energy and marine fuel hub in Northeast Asia. Under UPA’s long-term vision, the port plans to expand infrastructure for hydrogen and ammonia, strengthen methanol terminal capacity, and develop markets for next-generation marine fuels.

Reactions from Ulsan Port Authority BYEON Jaeyoung, President of Ulsan Port Authority, said, “This project was a clear demonstration of the importance of strong collaboration and coordination with relevant authorities and industry partners to advance ammonia bunkering operations at Ulsan Port and in South Korea,” And he added, We will continue to promote ammonia ship fuel supply in cooperation with related institutions and companies to ensure Ulsan Port establishes itself as a hub for supplying eco-friendly ship fuel.”

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