Tag: alternative fuels

China Classification Society's latest paper examines the progress of alternative fuels within the maritime sector.

The IAP has identified nine pathways to maritime decarbonisation, including policy options to accelerate the transition and ways in which Maritime Singapore can support the industry’s decarbonisation.

Oil major Shell revealed plans to collaborate on a feasibility study to trial the use of hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore, a first of its kind both for the company and the port. If successful, it would help pave the way for hydrogen-powered, net-zero emissions shipping by 2050. 

Not for profit coalition SEA LNG opposed to a recent report by the World Bank which found that LNG cannot form a large proportion of the bunker fuel mix in 2050 due to its carbon intensity, in line with Paris Agreement and Initial IMO GHG Strategy. 

China Classification Society awarded China’s first certificate of type approval for a marine fuel cell product to Wuhan-based Troowin Power System Technology Co.

As shipping is currently exploring new fuel alternatives in line with the Initial GHG Strategy, IMO has facilitated virtual informal discussion sessions, on 14-15 April, on lifecycle GHG/carbon intensity for potential future fuels for shipping. 

“Green” ammonia, closely followed by “green” hydrogen, is likely the most advantageous bunker fuel for ships, in terms of the lifecycle GHG emissions, broader environmental factors, the scalability, the economics, and the technical and safety implications of each fuel, according to a new report from World Bank.

Developing countries are about to explore maritime alternative fuel opportunities through a new workshop package, launched under the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project.

In a bid to support shipping shift to decarbonization, the Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (LR) and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping have joined forces in a new project to develop guidance around the safe use of ammonia as a fuel.

Trafigura invests in renewable energy technologies by co-sponsoring the development of MAN Energy Solutions ammonia-fuelled engine for maritime vessels.