Decarbonization of the maritime sector towards the achievement of the ambitious IMO targets requires the combination of various technologies. Alternative fuels with low or zero carbon content can play a significant role. This work makes a preliminary assessment of the potential of methanol and ammonia to contribute to the decarbonization of shipping, analyzing their benefits and highlighting the main challenges before their extensive application.

Keywords:
nh 3, united states government, air emission, sustainability, upstream oil & gas, downstream oil & gas, social responsibility, climate change, decarbonize shipping, catalyst
Subjects:
Environment, Sustainability/Social Responsibility, Air emissions, Climate change, Sustainable development
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