
Decarbonisation
The International Maritime Organization has committed to slashing total annual greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050, compared with 2008, and it aims to decarbonise the sector fully by the end of the century. The shipping industry is facing up to the challenge, developing new fuels and stronger, environmentally-friendly practices. But with tighter rules and regulations on both a regional and global level to contend with, agreement on the best approach is not easy

Why you should worry about boring IMO debates
Shipping is getting climate regulations whatever happens at IMO. It should care about whether they actually work

CMA CGM partners with SIPG and Shanghai Electric on bio-methanol supply
The deal taps Shanghai Electric’s Taonan production base in northern China to provide up to 200,000 tonnes per year transported through Shanghai port, as it builds up its green fuel capacity

E-fuel production subsidies could price out developing countries, study finds
E-fuel production subsidies could end up helping rich countries more than poor ones if the IMO does not try to compensate for rich countries’ cheaper financing advantage

Lomar teams up with Newlight to push hydrogen-diesel refits
Hybrid refit solution fits its ‘act now’ and cost-effective values, says Lomarlabs

Europe is hydrogen's next best hope if the IMO fails, says analyst
MEPC83 could give green hydrogen and ammonia makers the kick start they need, but this faces big political challenges. But marine is only one of several pathways for the zero-carbon fuel

IMO risks falling into same trap as EU on green policy, Vitol exec says
Vitol head of shipping energy transition Ian Butler said incoming IMO rules must avoid falling into the same policy trap as FuelEU has in Europe

Green hydrogen makers defend net zero hopes
Trade group the Green Hydrogen Organisation has set out its case for hope amid the green energy retreat, saying an ambitious IMO regulation could make the difference it needs. But questions remain over the business case

Baltic Exchange adds biofuel blends to emissions cost calculator
The Baltic Exchange has added new green fuel options to its free FuelEU cost calculator, as the new regulation drives demand from shipowners and charterers

Global Chartering and Sekavin launch fuels partnership
GCL operation spanning about 40 bulkers will aim to leverage Sekavin’s worldwide network

Andrew Forrest calls for $100 IMO carbon levy to make green ammonia happen
Australian miner Fortescue docked its converted supply vessel Green Pioneer in a PR pitch to the IMO to set ambitious emissions rules

FuelEU fudges highlight complexity of carbon trading
FuelEU Maritime was meant to be about cutting carbon, not paper trading. But industry is finding ways to profit from carbon trading loopholes. The IMO should take note as it mulls whether to take credit trading global
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