Decarbonization Dilemma: DNV Highlights Only Two Paths for Operators

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According to DNV’s latest “Transport in Transition” report, oil demand in the transport sector (road, aviation, and maritime) is expected to decline by 50% by 2050. The report highlights that the maritime sector, driven by decarbonization efforts, will undergo significant changes in its fuel composition over the next few decades. It predicts a transition from predominantly oil-based fuels to a mix consisting of 50% low- and zero-carbon fuels, 19% natural gas, and...

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Retrofitting Deep-Sea Ships To Ammonia Challenging But Conceivable

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A cross-company, cross-discipline group of industry experts conclude that deep-sea shipping can transform to ammonia as fuel. But there are several difficult hurdles to overcome.

Group Of Experts 

Through 2022, a group of industry experts, led by Grieg Star, has studied the possibilities of retrofitting an Open Hatch vessel to run on green ammonia. The study was initiated and facilitated by the Norwegian Green Shipping Programme. Now, the report from that study is...

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‘Ammonia As A Propulsion Fuel’: A Step Forward

  • Lloyd’s register grants AiP to COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. Ltd. for ammonia fueled 16,000teu container ships.
  • The AiP was awarded after discussing all risk factors involving ammonia.
  • The parties all held research and discussion on tank layout, material, double walled pipe, fire control if in case of ammonia leakage

Lloyd’s Register has granted Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS) Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fueled 16,000teu container ship. The AiP was...

https://mfame.guru/ammonia-as-a-propulsion-fuel-a-step-forward/

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