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Fresh

9 September 2026

Fresh

As demand for hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives grows, the energy transition requires flexible, scalable logistics solutions that can be deployed wherever they are needed.

FRESH, developed by LD Armateurs (LDA), is a floating infrastructure concept designed to support the emergence of ammonia and low-carbon energy supply chains. FRESH combines up to four complementary functions within a single maritime unit: floating storage, coastal and “first/last-mile” distribution, ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering and, where required, onboard ammonia cracking to produce hydrogen.

Designed for rapid deployment without the need for extensive onshore infrastructure, FRESH is mobile and relocatable, allowing the infrastructure to adapt to changing demand. Its modular and scalable architecture can be tailored to the specific requirements of each project, while its multifunctional design enables several logistics operations to be integrated within a single platform.

FRESH also enables an operating expenditure (OPEX)-based business model, reducing the need for significant upfront investment in dedicated onshore infrastructure. Combined with the use of low-carbon energy sources and efficient maritime operations, the solution is designed to achieve very low NOx and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

As a shipowner, operator and logistics service provider, LD Armateurs combines its maritime expertise, project development capabilities and innovative industrial solutions to design and operate tailor-made logistics systems for low-carbon energy.

FRESH transforms floating infrastructure into a flexible, scalable and low-emission logistics hub for the energy systems of tomorrow.

 

Floating Storage Unit (FSU) for Ammonia

Floating storage offers an alternative to traditional onshore ammonia storage, replacing fixed tank farms with a fully refrigerated, atmospheric-pressure floating storage solution. This approach minimizes land use, reduces the complexity of permitting procedures and accelerates project deployment.

The reference studies conducted for FRESH have assessed storage capacities ranging from approximately 45,000 m³ to more than 90,000 m³ of ammonia, with a customizable design to meet each client’s requirements in terms of storage volume, handling capacity and operational profile.

 

Ammonia Bunkering Vessel

A dedicated bunkering function, sized independently from the storage function, enables the supply of ammonia to ammonia-fuelled ocean-going vessels, either alongside or at anchorage. Separating the bunkering capacity from the storage capacity ensures that a receiving vessel’s fuel supply is never constrained by the operating schedule of the storage terminal.

The FRESH ammonia bunkering vessel is designed around a 22,000 m³ ammonia storage capacity, providing a flexible, customizable and scalable solution for marine fuel supply operations, tailored to each client’s specific requirements.

 

Ammonia Storage and Cracking Vessel

Where project requirements call for it, an integrated ammonia cracking function can be added to convert ammonia into high-purity hydrogen for end-use applications. For this solution, LD Armateurs has partnered with Technip Energies to integrate its ammonia cracking technology onboard a floating unit.

The FRESH floating ammonia storage and cracking vessel is designed around a 45,000 m³ ammonia storage capacity and can produce up to 50,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, with cracking efficiency of up to 81%. The concept is scalable and customizable to meet each project’s specific requirements in terms of storage and hydrogen supply.