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Waterborne transport constitutes a significant proportion of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the European Union (EU), and with growing demand, this figure continues to rise. In alignment with the European Green Deal Strategy, a substantial reduction of 90% in emissions by 2050 is targeted, necessitating the adoption of more sustainable and cleaner alternatives that are accessible, affordable, and healthier.
To effectively curb emissions from waterborne transport, a more ambitious approach must be undertaken. The composition of marine fuels will require a substantial zero carbon component to comply with stricter regulatory frameworks and achieve global environmental goals. However, developing and implementing such a component presents significant challenges, particularly in terms of maintaining the flow of goods, transport efficiency, and service quality. Substantial investments are needed to develop new solutions involving advanced technologies, logistics, and operations. Ammonia (NH3) emerges as a viable zero carbon fuel; however, its utilization poses specific challenges, such as the need for increased storage space compared to fuel oil.
The NH3CRAFT project aims to address two parallel societal objectives in Europe: meeting society's needs and maintaining global maritime leadership. Both hydrogen and ammonia offer decarbonization potential for shipping as engine fuels. While storing hydrogen as a liquid on-board ships requires high pressure and extremely low temperatures, ammonia fuel serves as a potential replacement for fossil fuels in the marine industry, thus requiring a comprehensive technical and safety roadmap for initial applications.
Ammonia has gained significant attention as a zero-emission fuel for shipping, and this project presents an overview of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis for ammonia as a marine fuel. The project will showcase the complete ammonia supply chain, from production to application, and develop guidelines and standards to enhance confidence and promote its adoption. By providing valuable insights into ship and system design, safety evaluation, and performance estimation of ammonia-fueled ships, NH3CRAFT will support the development and usage of ammonia-fueled engines in the near future.
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https://www.nh3craft.com/
| Keywords | Waterborne transport, greenhouse gas emissions, European Green Deal Strategy, sustainable fuel, ammonia, NH3CRAFT, marine industry, technical roadmap, safety evaluation, decarbonization. |
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