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Methanol and Ammonia Shipping Fuels Near Market Readiness, Report Finds

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Methanol and ammonia are moving closer to commercial use as zero-emission shipping fuels, according to a new Global Maritime Forum report. The study notes both fuels are now considered “ready”, methanol for low-carbon operations and ammonia for pilot projects, marking a sharp rise in maturity since earlier assessments.

The sixth edition of “From pilots to practice: Methanol and ammonia as shipping fuels" finds that while technology readiness has advanced rapidly, uptake will depend on stronger policy direction. The report calls for “clear action” from the International Maritime Organization and governments to accelerate investment in bunkering infrastructure, vessels, and supporting supply chains.

Unlike conventional fuels, methanol and ammonia require purpose-built systems on land and at sea, making pilots and demonstrations critical for scaling. Insights from around 40 companies highlight progress on early projects but underline that broader adoption will only come once fuel availability, safety standards, and supply chains are fully aligned.

The report also introduces a new framework for tracking zero-emission fuels, with three key stages: proof of concept, initial scale, and maturity. Both methanol and ammonia are now moving beyond the earliest phase – an important signal for shipping’s decarbonisation pathway and its ability to meet climate targets.




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