Study reveals the pros and cons of shipping’s decarbonisation path
Lloyd’s Register says while cost and supply of future fuels is the biggest hurdle, the picture will be different depending on the region. ‘Blue’ fuels such as methane or methanol using natural gas with carbon capture could help the transition, but may ‘conceal hidden risks’
A case study of a boxship feeder fleet operating in Asia found ammonia offered a cheaper transition than methanol and hydrogen. But cost was only one factor and each option had its pros and cons