44,000 tonnes of sustainable fuel needed to meet decarbonisation targets in EU: CLIA

44,000 tonnes of sustainable fuel needed to meet decarbonisation targets in EU: CLIA
Edited by Travel Weekly


    As global cruise leaders met in Genoa, Italy, this week, the industry issued a call to governments to act to increase production of sustainable marine fuels.

    Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) estimates that 44,000 tonnes of sustainable marine fuels will be needed in Europe by 2025 to be in line with the 2030 EU decarbonization goals.

    At its European Summit in Genoa, CLIA revealed 55 cruise ships are on order representing an investment of €33.9 billion (AUD $56 b) for the next five years. Cruise ships today, and those coming online, are among the most advanced and energy-efficient ships in history, as cruise lines continue to innovate to achieve a vision of net zero emissions by 2050.

    While investments in ship technology continue, the availability of sustainable marine fuels at scale is the missing piece in the puzzle. CLIA is calling on governments to help accelerate the transition by setting more ambitious production targets, particularly for synthetic and biofuels.

    “The cruise industry is making enormous investments to lay the foundation for a future of low-to-zero carbon fuels,” global chair, CLIA, Jason Liberty.

    “Collaboration with our industry’s global leaders and changemakers is critical to ensure that sustainable marine fuels are available, affordable, and scalable.

    “We look forward to strengthening our partnerships with ports, governments, and communities to fully realize the green transition of the maritime sector.”

    CLIA is also calling for governments to reinvest the revenues received from maritime as part of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to fund the necessary infrastructure and support deployment of renewable energy solutions at an accessible price.

    CLIA is embarking on a research study to combine fuel infrastructure, technology, and sailing routes to identify the local investment needed for the industry to decarbonize by 2050.

    In cooperation with fuel producers and engine manufacturers, the cruise industry is pursuing a variety of sustainable energy sources like internationally certified sustainable biofuels, and synthetic e-fuels such as e-methane and e-methanol. Other sources being explored as part of hybrid solutions include electric batteries, bio-LNG, e-LNG, methanol, or hydrogen fuel cells.

    Featured image: CLIA Europe Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago at the welcome reception for this week’s event in Genoa – Supplied

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