Green fuels face cost and efficiency hurdles, say shipping execs

Carbon-adjusted Ammonia Green Ammonia Freight Oil Biofuels Hydrogen
24 Apr 2025
Maritime decarbonisation efforts based upon alternative fuels such as ammonia face hurdles around affordability, availability and energy wastage, shipping industry representatives said Wednesday...

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