Study finds just 10 ammonia hubs could decarbonise bulk of shipping

Monday 04 Mar 2024
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New research led by Oxford University has found that just 10 regional hubs supplying green ammonia could decarbonise up to 60 per cent of global shipping emissions.

Around 90 per cent of the world’s physical trade is transported by sea, with the maritime sector responsible for roughly three per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has committed to net zero emissions by 2050. Many questions remain over the pathway, but green ammonia is widely regarded as the fuel source most suitable for cleaner shipping.

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