GMM3.0. Supply chain and policy. Overcoming barriers towards implementation
report
The maritime sector aims to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Therefore, shipping is transitioning to sustainable energy solutions. International and regional policy frameworks are accelerating this shift. However, the timeframe is still uncertain. For example, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adjourned their preliminary agreement targeting climate neutrality by 2050. At the same time the European Union has introduced ambitious decarbonisation measures under the FuelEU Maritime initiative and the Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III). In response to these developments, the Green Maritime Methanol (GMM) project brings together a consortium of Dutch and international maritime stakeholders, including industry leaders and knowledge institutes. Supported by Top sector Knowledge and Innovation (TKI) Maritime and the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs, this project investigates the feasibility and implementation of renewable methanol as a low-carbon marine fuel. This report summarizes and outlines the GHG reduction challenge facing the maritime industry and explores the strategic role of renewable methanol in meeting these targets. Drawing on the practical insights and investment experiences of consortium members currently deploying methanol-powered vessels, the report identifies key drivers and barriers to broader adoption with a focus on supply chain development and policy alignment.
TNO Identifier
1019991
Publisher
TNO
Collation
32 p.
Place of publication
Den Haag