Countries seem to be prepared to phase out shipping’s emissions by 2050, based on the first rounds of technical talks at the UN’s maritime regulator International Maritime Organization (IMO). Furthermore, support appears to be building for the IMO to also adopt an ambitious 2030 interim target for c
While pondering whether gas is the green choice to bolster decarbonisation, Wood Mackenzie has been reviewing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
Danish Shipping, Methanol Institute, and World Shipping Council are calling for increased ambition in the FuelEU, maximising GHG intensity reduction from 2035 to 2050 and supporting early use of green e-fuels. The FuelEU Maritime proposal requires ships to reduce the GHG intensity of their fuels by
The maritime industry must take immediate collective action on an unprecedented scale to bring the decarbonization of the industry closer to the Paris 1.5°C trajectory, according to Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. International and domestic shipping uses approximately 12.6 EJ
IMO’s new Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations will not help the environment and may actually lead to higher rather than lower emissions, German dry bulk carrier owner and operator Oldendorff Carriers said. The company released a study that delves into the rating scheme pointing to examples
Environmental group Friends of the Earth has filed a legal challenge against the UK’s government decision to approve $1.15 billion of financing for the Mozambique LNG project led by French energy major TotalEnergies. The move comes after the judicial review, brought by Friends of the Earth, ended up
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has joined the critics of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) framework voicing opposition to its use as a benchmark for medium-term measures as part of the IMO’s revised GHG Strategy. INTERCARGO said that its members expressed thei
BP, Equinor and Ithaca Energy have inked a deal to explore electrification options for their West of Shetland portfolio of oil and gas assets.
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched the world’s first framework for shipping industry companies to set near- and long-term science-based targets.
DNV: As the UK is not on track to meet its mid-century targets, “a clear roadmap” needs to be set up to achieve net-zero by 2050.
“It is quite clear that liquid hydrogen is the cheapest option. It is much cheaper than ammonia when you look at the whole cycle of putting the hydrogen into the ammonia and taking the hydrogen out. If you can have liquid hydrogen which is stored without loss or very low loss, then liquid hydrogen i
France-based wind propulsion developer Airseas has revealed the first pictures and video footage of its automated kite system Seawing in flight during ongoing transatlantic sea trials. The material is being revealed following the completion of the crucial initial stages of the trials, which are taki
Equinor has submitted a plan for the development and operation (PDO) of a Norwegian Sea field to Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) was granted consultative status by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to support the shipping industry and countries to move in the right direction on climate.
