Regulation

Orders for LNG and methanol ships increased over summer

The yards’ construction of ships that can run on alternative fuels has grown this summer, according to DNV. Furthermore, another fuel type may soon make its debut.
In connection with the christening of Maersk's first methanol-ready ship, the Laura Maersk, A.P. Moller Holding also established the company C2X which will contribute to producing three million tonnes of green methanol annually from 2030. | Photo: Steffen Trumpf/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
In connection with the christening of Maersk's first methanol-ready ship, the Laura Maersk, A.P. Moller Holding also established the company C2X which will contribute to producing three million tonnes of green methanol annually from 2030. | Photo: Steffen Trumpf/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
by LIV ALMER

Shipping companies who dream of putting alternative fuel ships on the water are searching high and low for extra funds.

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