The October delay at IMO of its Net Zero Framework continues to spark debate, and enthusiasm, about net zero fuel choices, including what LNG’s role should be.Debate is expected to continue too,
The October delay at IMO of its Net Zero Framework continues to spark debate, and enthusiasm, about net zero fuel choices, including what LNG’s role should be.
Debate is expected to continue too, as shipowners face a more complicated regulatory landscape now. Despite the uncertainty created by the delay, regulations continue to force emissions reductions, including existing IMO regulations such as CII and regional regulation such as FuelEU.
With the number of dual-fuel LNG ships being ordered higher than methanol or ammonia alternatives, interest in the pathway from fossil LNG to biomethane and e-LNG is growing.
However, Emma Fenton, Senior Director of Climate Diplomacy at the NGO Opportunity Green, believes that LNG stalls shipping’s clean energy transition. “Methane is a potent GHG with climate impacts over 80 times those of CO2 over a 20-year period, and burning LNG on ships results in significant amounts of unburned methane being released into the atmosphere.
“This means that any moderate CO2 emissions savings from LNG are likely offset by methane slippage at the point of combustion and leakage across the supply chain. The use of LNG therefore has serious and adverse effects for the climate, potentially outweighing those of conventional fuel oils.
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