Report: US able to take a big leap forward in decarbonization of shipping

A very big part of the fossil fuels currently used by the US’ maritime fleet may be replaced by more climate-friendly energy such as electrification and green hydrogen within the foreseeable future, according to report.
Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix

The US has the potential to become a leading player in the decarbonization of shipping. More than 40 percent of the fuel used by the country’s maritime fleet may be replaced by climate-friendly fuels and propellants before the end of the decade, states new report by maritime consultancy firm UMAS.

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