Hapag-Lloyd and North Sea Container Line (NCL) have won the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance’s (ZEMBA) second tender to deploy hydrogen-derived e-fuels, enabling member companies to reduce emissions from ocean transport, reports Marine Insight.
Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance tender to deploy hydrogen-derived e-fuels
ZEMBA announced that the tender will support the deployment of two categories of scalable e-fuels in container shipping, marking a major milestone in the maritime industry’s clean energy transition. The initiative strengthens two promising fuel pathways that aim to future-proof the sector, create new economic opportunities worldwide and reduce the industry’s substantial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Hapag-Lloyd will deploy e-methanol on large, dual-fuel methanol-powered containerships operating on a transoceanic trade lane. On the other hand, NCL will introduce the world’s first e-ammonia–powered containership, serving a northern European route.
Both fuels will be produced using low-carbon hydrogen derived from renewable energy and are expected to deliver a lifecycle carbon intensity reduction of at least 90% compared with conventional high-emission marine fuels.
“At a time when sourcing scalable e-fuels remains a major challenge for the entire industry, winning the second ZEMBA tender is a significant milestone for us. Deploying e-methanol is an essential step in our journey to reach net-zero fleet operations by 2045,” said Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO, Hapag-Lloyd.
Ingrid Irigoyen President and CEO of ZEMBA applauded the companies on their leadership, collaboration and innovation, as well as the quality of their offerings in response to ZEMBA’s pioneering market signal.
Following ZEMBA’s novel inaugural tender in 2024, ZEMBA’s second procurement focused on kickstarting a new market for scalable, low-carbon hydrogen-derived e-fuels that will be essential to achieve an economically viable whole-of-sector maritime clean energy transition.
“With a dedicated product for ZEMBA’s members who are ready to drive real change, NCL will continue to push the transition towards next generation maritime fuels. We are truly grateful for the strong support from the business community as we work together to deliver efficient and forward-thinking transport solutions,” said Bente Hetland, CEO, NCL.
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Source: Marine Insight
