The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Lowering Barriers for Maritime Biofuels

Green Corridors as key demonstration platforms for maritime biofuel adoption. New MARPOL Annex VI will mandate GHG intensity reductions and economic incentives. DNV’s scenario projects bio-methanol and bio-MGO dominance. Maersk has invested $100M in a green methanol plant aiming for 500,000 metric tons/year production and added 18 dual-fuel vessels to its fleet. Wind-assisted propulsion is also gaining traction, with 52 ships in operation and 97 newbuilds ordered by January 2025.