To provides an overview of the supply-side and demand-side risks of stranded assets in the shipping industry as it transitions towards decarbonization.
To quantify the scale of these risks, particularly for fossil fuel-dependent vessels, and to provide insights for industry stakeholders on mitigating financial and operational impacts.
Sector: Policy
How the IMO’s mid-term measures might shape shipping’s energy choices and transition to e-fuels
To examine how the IMO’s mid-term measures will influence shipping’s transition to e-fuels and decarbonization.
To evaluate different policy scenarios, including fuel standards, levies, and financial incentives, to determine their effectiveness in promoting low-emission fuel adoption.
Linking the employment of alternative marine fuels to a carbon price for shipping
To study the feasibility of hydrogen and ammonia as marine fuels, this research analyses their costs and benefits. While both fuels offer long-term decarbonization potential, adoption faces challenges due to high capital investments and operational costs. Green hydrogen is the most expensive, followed by green ammonia, blue hydrogen, and blue ammonia, though green alternatives have minimal emissions costs. This highlights the need for Market-Based Measures (MBMs) to support their implementation.
Synthetic fuels for shipping
To explores the potential of synthetic fuels, specifically e-methanol, e-methane, and e-diesel, as viable alternatives for shipping decarbonization.
To evaluates their production technologies, sustainability, availability, economic feasibility, and regulatory challenges.