World's first ammonia-powered ship will be ready next year, says iron-ore billionaire Forrest

Magnate's Fortescue Metals Group aims to convert all its ore carriers to run on zero-carbon green ammonia — derived from renewable hydrogen — 'well within this decade'

Andrew Forrest, left, with Australian prime minister Scott Morrison at a Fortescue Metals Group iron-ore mining operation in Western Australia in April.
Andrew Forrest, left, with Australian prime minister Scott Morrison at a Fortescue Metals Group iron-ore mining operation in Western Australia in April.Getty
Published 15 November 2021, 17:23Updated 15 November 2021, 17:23