MariNH₃ Conference 2026

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Now in its third year, the EPSRC-funded MariNH₃ programme is delivering transformative progress toward the adoption of green ammonia as a zero-carbon marine fuel.

Recent breakthroughs include advances in engine combustion, emissions after-treatment and control strategies that enable clean, efficient mono-fuel ammonia operation. New test rigs and simulation tools are deepening emissions understanding and supporting real-world scalability, while emerging spin-out projects and global industry partnerships are expanding the impact of the research.

Alongside this progress, MariNH₃ is identifying key barriers to adoption and shaping the future landscape through position papers and forthcoming whitepapers. With challenges such as cold start and enhanced safety still to solve, the next phase will explore advanced engine cycles and deliver a roadmap for future ammonia propulsion research.

• Join us at the 2026 conference to find out more.

Why attend the MariNH₃ conference?

• Build a clear understanding of green ammonia’s potential as a marine fuel
• Hear from leading experts on technical breakthroughs—and what’s still ahead
• Gain insight into market needs, technology development and emerging regulation
• Connect with academics, engineers, OEMs, manufacturers and policymakers
• Meet the MariNH3 research teams from the Universities of Nottingham, Birmingham, Brighton, Cardiff and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Programme

The full programme will be available soon. Keynote speakers include Dr Mike Rendall, Chair of UK Ammonia Alliance and Dr Felix Leach, University of Oxford.

Reserve your free place

Venue & Directions

The conference takes place at the East Midlands Conference Centre on the University of Nottingham’s University Park campus (NG7 2RJ). It is just a 10 minute drive from J25 of the M1 and is centrally located in Nottingham, with convenient rail links to London.

It is easily accessible from the train station, has its own car park, EV charge points and nearby tram links. It is adjacent to the Orchard Hotel for overnight stays.

Preferential rate for the Orchard Hotel

We have secured a number of rooms at the Orchard Hotel, next door to the East Midlands Conference Centre, at the preferential rate of £150 per night for sole occupancy with bed & breakfast. This is available for rooms booked up to 16 May 2026. Please use the claim code MARINH326 and follow these instructions: MariNH3 Conference – how to book and claim the group rate

Our supporters

Thank you to our supporters who enable us to bring the conference to you as a free event.

CIMAC is the leading global non-profit association promoting the development of ship propulsion, train drive and power generation. CIMAC UK provides a forum for technical interchange, bringing together manufacturers of diesel and gas engines and gas turbines, users such as shipowners, utilities and rail operators and also suppliers, oil companies, classification societies and scientists. Membership represents an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded individuals with an interest in large engines.

Cambustion provides powertrain engineering services and specialist emission measurement instruments, with a particular focus on the automotive industry. Cambustion’s ultra-fast response exhaust gas and particle analysers allow measurement of particles and a range of gas emissions during engine transient operation including from within a single exhaust stroke.