Why shipping is opting for green hydrogen-based methanol over ammonia, despite much higher fuel costs

Despite an upcoming crunch in available biogenic CO2 for e-methanol, extra costs for ammonia-fuelled vessels may swing the balance in the short term, says IEA report

The methanol-powered dual-fuel container ship, Laura Maersk, in Copenhagen on 14 September 2023.
The methanol-powered dual-fuel container ship, Laura Maersk, in Copenhagen on 14 September 2023.Photo: Maersk
Published 3 January 2024, 08:40Updated 9 January 2024, 13:33
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