Hydrogen in shipping | Long-term contracts for green fuels are on the way — but will they be clean hydrogen-based?

IMO meeting in April should provide developers with some clarity, but widespread adoption of renewable H2-derived fuels is far from certain

Green Pioneer, Fortescue's ammonia-powered vessel, docked at Canary Wharf in London
Green Pioneer, Fortescue's ammonia-powered vessel, docked at Canary Wharf in LondonPhoto: Andy Pierce/Tradewinds
Published 14 March 2025, 13:42Updated 14 March 2025, 13:42
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