The future of net-zero carbon emission fuel for the maritime sector is coming. According to a new S&T market research survey, by 2050, the global production of ammonia could double, if not triple, due to its potential as a net-zero carbon emission alternative to fossil fuels. After Singapore pioneered ammonia bunkering (filling a ship’s fuel tank), the American Bureau of Shipping has taken the first step towards developing bunkering in the United States. While this is an exciting development, storage and handling and the production plants’ proximity to ports increase risks of large-scale spills of toxic ammonia gas—endangering workers, nearby communities, and the environment.
Ships will soon be powered by alternative fuels like ammonia and its derivatives to reduce carbon emissions (photo credit: iStock).
December 10, 2024 | Originally published by Department of Homeland Security on November 14, 2024
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