How the IMO’s mid-term measures might shape shipping’s energy choices and transition to e-fuels

A new report co-authored by Tristan Smith shows that only targeted subsidy for e-fuels, coupled with a GHG levy, would ensure e-fuel early adoption.

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Publication details

The report is supported by funding received by UCL from Climateworks Foundation and Quadrature Climate Foundation, for which the authors are very grateful. This report was authored by Deniz Aymer (UMAS) and Dr Tristan Smith (UCL) .

Summary

A new report from UCL Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group and UMAS reveals significant risk in some of the options the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is considering, for enabling shipping’s energy transition. The analysis comes at a crucial time as the IMO prepares for key negotiations in February and April 2025 to finalize the mid-term measures for reducing GHG emissions.

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Authors

Tristan Smith (UCL)
Deniz Aymer (UMAS)