MAN Energy Solutions in Holeby is the center of a ground-breaking green energy project that can change the future of the maritime sector. The project, “NH3 Spark – FutureFlex”, has received DKK 31 million in support from the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP). The project is among the 40 new energy projects which have received a total of DKK 403 million for the development of green technologies.
The fuel of the future
The aim of the NH3 Spark project is to convert a 4-stroke marine engine so that it can be run exclusively on green ammonia (NH3), without the need for auxiliary fossil fuels. It will be the first time that an engine of this size and type has demonstrated this potential in practice.
“It is a big step in the green transformation of the maritime sector that we are now trying to take. Pure ammonia as a fuel in a 4-stroke engine of industrially relevant size, without the need for pilot injection, has never been previously demonstrated in a commercially available engine. Solutions like this can be decisive for the maritime sector’s transition to a CO2-neutral future – and at the same time help to maintain Denmark’s leading position in the maritime field,” says project manager Jarl Klüssmann, MAN Energy Solutions, Holeby.
The project is an important milestone for MAN Energy Solutions, which plays a central role in the development. The company, which is world-renowned for its marine engines, collaborates with leading partners such as DTU Construct and Skovgaard Energy. Together, they will test the engine’s suitability for both new construction and conversion of existing ships, which could open up a wide application of the technology in the maritime industry.
A future with green solutions
The NH3 Spark project is part of a larger effort where EUDP supports the development of green energy technologies. In this application round, EUDP has distributed DKK 403 million to 40 projects. Overall, the program has distributed DKK 610 million in 2024, which includes funds from this year’s finance law grant.
