ALTERNATIVE MARINE FUELS WITH FOCUS ON ENERGY USE, COST and Greenhouse gas emissions

New renewable electricity is a scare resource which gives the largest GHG reduction when it replaces coal fired power plants. Shipping largest contribution to reaching net zero will be on improving energy efficiency through technical, design and operational measures. For shipping, renewable electricity is best utilized in combination with combustion engines, batteries and hybrid power setups. Dual fuel engines in combination with best engine technology gives the largest flexibility in future fuel selection. Its easy to now see why Maersk has gone for DF with Methanol. Of all Zero-carbon fuels and propulsion solutions, Wind is the most promising and comes at the lowest cost.