Norway is setting a new course toward a sustainable maritime future, with three along the Western Coast, marking a major step in the transition to zero-emission shipping. They will be strategically located for the maritime industry , like here in Florø. Photo: Morten Wanvik.

Planning three ammonia bunkering stations on the West Coast

New ammonia bunkering stations planned in Mongstad, Florø and Risavika are among the first of their kind in Europe and will allow vessels to refuel with alternative, climate-friendly fuel. The strategic positioning of these stations along key maritime routes in the North Sea and along the West Coast will support both offshore and coastal shipping sectors.

The projects are backed by around NOK 442 million in public investment support from Enoca, with final investment decisions expected within the next year. The availability of bunkering infrastructure will lower barriers for shipowners planning to build or convert their fleets to operate on ammonia fuel. Ammonia is rich in hydrogen and emits no CO₂ when used. Ammonia is already used in industry, and there is infrastructure for distribution.

Building a zero-emission value chain

All three bunkering sites are expected to be operational by 2029, enabling shipping companies to adopt ammonia as an emission-free fuel. This pilot infrastructure tackles the classic “chicken-and-egg” challenge: making clean fuels available to give shipowners confidence to invest in green vessels.

Supply infrastructure is a critical missing link in the maritime decarbonisation puzzle. With tailored facilities and fast bunkering rates of over 100 tonnes per hour, the new stations aim to make low-carbon operation a commercially viable choice for a wide range of ships.

Wider industry transformation

In parallel, Enova has supported hydrogen refuelling projects along the coast — from Tønsberg to Bodø — and is now looking to expand support to seven new zero-emission vessels, including ammonia-powered and hydrogen-fueled ships. These initiatives together could cut annual CO₂ emissions by tens of thousands of tonnes and act as a catalyst for wider industry transformation.

- By supporting technology uptake, reducing emissions and strengthening value creation, the West Coast bunkering infrastructure reinforces Vestland’s position as a hub for sustainable maritime investment and innovation, says Tone Hartvedt in Invest in Vestland.

Interested in what is happening in Florø? Get in touch with our regioanl advisor Ørjan Stubhaug.

Created 19/12/2025 Author Charlotte Lem