Transport

Orders for hydrogen- and H2-derivative-fuelled ships dropped by two thirds in first nine months of 2025

Methanol is still the preferred non-methane alternative shipping fuel, DNV figures show

The Alexandra Maersk, one of shipping giant Maersk's newest methanol dual-fuel container ships
The Alexandra Maersk, one of shipping giant Maersk's newest methanol dual-fuel container shipsPhoto: Maersk
Editor, Hydrogen Insight
Published 3 October 2025, 13:02Updated 3 October 2025, 13:02
ShippingAmmoniaMethanolInternational Maritime OrganizationDNV