Pioneering Pilot Powers Portside Progress in RotterdamIn a landmark step for the green fuel economy, Fortescue, in alliance with Trovio and the Green Hydrogen Organisation, successfully issued the first-ever digital fuel certificate during an ammonia fuel transfer operation involving the vessel Fortescue Green Pioneer at the Port of Rotterdam. This initiative not only affirms ammonia’s viability as a marine fuel but also establishes a new precedent for digital transparency in the shipping industry.

Digital Docket Defines Decarbonisation’s Data DriveThe digital certificate was created using Trovio’s CorTenX registry platform, capturing detailed and immutable data about the ammonia’s origin, sustainability, and transfer logistics. The platform acts as a digital ledger, storing granular information about the entire fuel lifecycle. This development boosts trust across the value chain by allowing verifiable insights into fuel handling and its environmental footprint.

Verifiable Validation Vaults Maritime Green GoalsJon Deane, Chief Executive Officer of Trovio, emphasized the platform’s potential to serve as the cornerstone of a global registry system. He noted that CorTenX enhances automation and compliance by reducing friction, increasing accountability, and simplifying emissions reporting. By embedding trust in every stage of fuel distribution, the platform paves the way for broader acceptance of zero-emission fuels.

IMO Influence Inspires Innovation & InfrastructureFollowing the International Maritime Organization’s recent agreement on greenhouse gas limits and pricing mechanisms, the need for fuel traceability tools like CorTenX has grown exponentially. Jonas Moberg, Chief Executive Officer of the Green Hydrogen Organisation, highlighted that systems must capture not only the fuel’s volume but also its environmental attributes to support emission standards and sustainability claims.

Scalable Systems Strengthen Supply Chain SustainabilityThis pilot operation showcased not just the physical supply of green ammonia but also the infrastructure required for certifying its sustainability. CorTenX records extensive port, vessel, and timestamp data, secured cryptographically to enable public access and third-party verification. This depth of documentation ensures regulatory readiness and aligns seamlessly with voluntary standards such as the Green Hydrogen Standard.

Chain-of-Custody Clarity Creates Compliance ConfidenceThe CorTenX platform supports mass balance methodologies that track emissions and sustainability attributes across complex multi-stakeholder chains. It facilitates reporting for Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions reductions, addressing key concerns in today’s climate accountability frameworks. This transparency empowers suppliers, buyers, and regulators to make informed and auditable decisions.

Ammonia Acceptance Anchored by Auditability & AssuranceAndrew Hoare, Head of Green Shipping at Fortescue, stated that the company’s partnership with Trovio and GH2 proves that digital systems can support full-spectrum verification. He underscored that such infrastructure is crucial for accelerating the global shift to clean marine fuels while meeting increasingly strict environmental mandates and stakeholder expectations.

Platform Precision Propels Policy Preparedness for PortsTrovio’s CorTenX platform has already been adopted by governments and institutions for environmental asset tracking. Its registry is designed for interoperability and real-time audits, offering secure, serialised records of transactions. This successful pilot demonstrates that digital registries are not peripheral but central to the green fuel transformation, as emphasized in recent discussions at the IMO.

Key Takeaways:

• Fortescue, Trovio, and GH2 completed the world’s first digital fuel certificate for an ammonia-to-ship transfer at Rotterdam using the CorTenX platform

• The CorTenX system secures end-to-end data on fuel origin, sustainability, and handling for transparent emissions reporting and regulatory compliance

• The initiative aligns with the International Maritime Organization’s new GHG guidelines, supporting traceable green fuel adoption and accountability