A Comparison of Alternative Fuels for Shipping in Terms of Lifecycle Energy and Cost

Decarbonization of the shipping sector is inevitable and can be made by transitioning into low- or zero-carbon marine fuels. This paper reviews 22 potential pathways, including conventional Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) marine fuel as a reference case, “blue” alternative fuel produced from natural gas, and “...

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Main Authors: Li Chin Law, Beatrice Foscoli, Epaminondas Mastorakos, Stephen Evans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/24/8502