South Africa is a frontrunner in Africa’s clean energy transition and is evaluating ammonia’s role in green shipping. The government’s Hydrogen Society Roadmap highlights ammonia as a key vector for energy exports and domestic use. Ports such as Durban and Cape Town are studying the logistics and safety aspects of ammonia bunkering. National and provincial authorities, supported by international climate finance and organizations such as the World Bank, are promoting pilot programs for dual-fuel marine engines. However, systemic challenges such as aging port infrastructure, regulatory gaps, and economic constraints delay widespread deployment. With growing interest from local maritime agencies and private players, South Africa could serve as a regional model if funding and policy reforms are sustained.
TABLE - South Africa Ammonia-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine Market Size & Forecast By Engine Type 2021-2033
Engine Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Compression Ignition (CI) Engines | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Spark Ignition (SI) Engines | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - South Africa Ammonia-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Marine Engines | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Power Generation | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Automotive (Heavy-Duty Vehicles) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - South Africa Ammonia-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine Market Size & Forecast By Fuel Blend Ratio 2021-2033
Fuel Blend Ratio | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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<30% Ammonia | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
30–70% Ammonia | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
70% Ammonia | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis