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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. First, it contains very little sulfur.

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Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050

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The maritime industry emitted close to 1000 million tonnes of CO 2 in 2012, representing about 2.2% Depending on future development, this could rise to 15% by 2050, according to a 2016 study by the Danish Shipowner’s Association (DSA) and UCL Energy Institute. of global CO2 emissions. —Søren Toft, Chief Operating Officer at A.P.

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