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🗞️ Driving the news: The shipping industry, responsible for over 2-3% of global emissions, is transitioning to zero-emission fuels like green hydrogen, e-methanol, and e-ammonia
• These fuels could cut shipping emissions by 80-100%, aligning with the International Maritime Organization’s 2050 net-zero goal
• Innovators like Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy are leading large-scale green fuel projects worldwide
🔭 The context: Traditional shipping fuels are heavy oils that emit high levels of pollutants like sulfur dioxide and particulates
• Industry pioneers are leveraging renewable energy sources like wind and solar to produce clean fuels at scale
• The World Economic Forum’s First Suppliers Hub connects stakeholders to accelerate adoption of these technologies
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Shipping produces over a billion tonnes of greenhouse gases annually
• Transitioning to green fuels not only reduces emissions but also supports sustainable development in regions rich in renewable energy potential
• This shift is crucial for achieving global climate targets
⏭️ What's next: Scaling hydrogen-based fuels requires coordination among governments, industry, and financiers
• Success depends on overcoming economic and operational challenges to deploy these technologies globally
💬 One quote: “The Murchison project could reduce annual CO2 emissions by 4.4 million tonnes.” – Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
📈 One stat: Namibia’s $10 billion Hyphen Hydrogen plant is expected to offset 5-6 million tonnes of CO2 annually
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