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