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T&E, zero-emission shipping is achieved only with rules that incentivize green infrastructure and sustainable fuels
The organization points out that the FuelEu Maritime proposal risks stimulating even greater demand for gas
March 14, 2022
With regard to maritime transport, during the meeting it was it was noted that the current "FuelEU Maritime" proposal of the European Union for this sector does not offer predictability sufficient for the placing on the market of fuels Ecological. It was also noted that, given that the costs operational (Opex) for zero-emission shipping far exceed long capital expenditures (Capex), navigation don't just need political support to the adoption of new technologies, but also to support the costs of fuel.
Commenting on the outcome of the meeting, T&E highlighted that the FuelEu Maritime proposal, rather than supporting the introduction of new green fuels, risks stimulating demand of even greater gas and - emphasized the organization not government - if this was a bad policy even before of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, now it is even more Disastrous. "That's why," T&E said. investing in infrastructure for non-liquefied natural gas it is in no way a clean long-term solution."
According to Transport & Environment, "in addition to policies aimed at promoting environmentally friendly fuels, should be placed greater emphasis on reducing fuel consumption, which could be obtained by obliging to build port docks at zero emissions and supporting navigation technologies with the aid of sails. Last but not least, for the decisions on investments in zero-emission ships is the availability of infrastructure of supply and replenishment in ports. And to ensure everything this, legislative action is fundamental".
About air transport, whether the reduction in demand is considered a key factor, T&E has highlighted that technologies to zero emissions for the sector are already under development and implementation, with their penetration in the market that will take place earlier than initially planned. Among them are aircraft powered by electric batteries, hydrogen propulsion and sustainable fuels.
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With regard to maritime transport, during the meeting it was it was noted that the current "FuelEU Maritime" proposal of the European Union for this sector does not offer predictability sufficient for the placing on the market of fuels Ecological. It was also noted that, given that the costs operational (Opex) for zero-emission shipping far exceed long capital expenditures (Capex), navigation don't just need political support to the adoption of new technologies, but also to support the costs of fuel.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
