As the shipping industry makes increasing progress on its journey to a zero and near-zero emissions target, the International Maritime Organization has introduced a new resource that serves as a gateway to crucial information and data about future fuels and technology in shipping.
The website has been developed by the Future Fuels and Technology Project (FFT Project), a partnership project between IMO and the Republic of Korea, supporting the development of new regulations within the possible IMO Net Zero Framework to achieve the targets contained in the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy.
The website includes sections on:
- Latest Information: current data on alternative fuels and supply, up-to-date indicative prices, information on the IMO Data Collection System (DCS).
- Future Insight: insights into the readiness, scalability and sustainability of new marine fuels and technologies, including fuel price forecasts, R&D and demonstration projects, as well as information on relevant initiatives in the shipping and energy industries.
- News and Events: a selection of global news, information resources (including reports and journal papers), and information on IMO events related to GHG emissions reduction in international shipping.
- Training and Cooperation: training materials and useful tools on alternative fuels, energy efficiency technologies and other GHG reduction measures.
Technological innovation and the global introduction and availability of zero or near-zero GHG emission technologies, fuels and/or energy sources for international shipping are integral to achieving the overall level of ambition identified in the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy.
Current information on the website has been sourced from a range of stakeholders and data providers who have joined the initiative in its early stages. Other data providers have been invited to join this collaboration.
It can be accessed at futurefuels.imo.org.
