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Member news ABS approves ammonia fuel supply system for Nikkiso ABS has issued an approval in principle (AIP) for a new ammonia fuel supply system (FSS) from Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases. The ammonia fuel supply system features high efficiency pumps and an integrated fuel management system and can be installed in marine applications such as merchant ships. ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements.
Ammonia promises to be one of the leading fuel alternatives in the energy transition. Along with safety excellence, our deep technical expertise in alternative fuels and engine designs makes us the ideal classification society for innovative projects such as this. Patrick Ryan, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, ABS
ABS offers industry-leading services in the application of ammonia as a marine fuel, as well as other alternative energy sources. ABS, a leading global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, is committed to setting standards for safety and excellence in design and construction. Focused on safe and practical application of advanced technologies and digital solutions, ABS works with industry and clients to develop accurate and cost-effective compliance, optimised performance and operational efficiency for marine and offshore assets.
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ASCO welcomes new general manager ahead of first steel delivery ASCO, a leading global logistics and materials management provider, has appointed William ‘Bill’ Draper as general manager of its Teesworks operations, as the site prepares for its first steel delivery. With over 34 years of experience working on the River Tees, Bill will manage the team at Steel River Quay, on the south bank of the River Tees. His role includes overseeing operations as the team prepares for the significant milestone of receiving the first steel delivery at Teesworks, the UK’s largest freeport and one of the largest in Europe. The quay recently welcomed its first two vessels, which ASCO’s team supported with mobilisation and finalising deck spread for projects and stores deliveries. Once fully operational, the quay is initially expected to support the region’s offshore wind energy projects by handling up to 140 journeys per year. ASCO secured the contract at Teesworks earlier in 2024, which involves planning, scheduling and dayto-day operations, as well as providing stevedoring services. These efforts will be focused on the South Bank site, with access to the dedicated Steel River Quay, designed and developed to serve the offshore sector. With immediate access to the River Tees and the North Sea, the 1km quay provides ASCO and other firms with 508 acres of development land, as well as unlocking the wider Teesworks site. The zone is in prime position for renewable activity and projects on the North East coast. ASCO’s work here is expected to create up to 65 local jobs, with employees based at ASCO’s existing facilities at the port.
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The initial delivery will support the construction of monopiles for a major offshore wind farm off the Yorkshire coast. These monopiles will be manufactured at the facility at Teesworks. The site is set to handle substantial volumes of steel, with initial deliveries starting at 2,500 tonnes as part of a trial run before ramping up to an annual capacity of 250,000 tonnes, eventually reaching 325,000 tonnes.
We are thrilled to have Bill lead our Teesworks operations at such an important time. His extensive knowledge of the River Tees and leadership experience make him the perfect choice to guide the team through the critical phase of launching operations at Steel River Quay. Mike Pettigrew, CEO, ASCO
ASCO is a leading materials management and logistics company for the global energy industry. Headquartered in Aberdeen, UK, ASCO operates from over 60 locations worldwide and employs around 1,500 people. As the essential partner for global energy logistics and materials management, ASCO works with the world’s largest operators to deliver solutions that are underpinned by the group’s three pillars of safety, service excellence and sustainability. With digitalisation and modernisation at the heart of all operations, ASCO’s innovative processes and systems ensure the company is at the forefront of driving supply chain efficiency to support the energy transition.
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