The Nordic Roadmap project has introduced a transformative strategy, the Fuel Transition Roadmap for Nordic Shipping, aiming to decarbonize the region’s shipping industry. The report was formally presented at the High-Level Conference on Green Shipping in Copenhagen on December 4. It outlines actionable steps for transitioning to zero-emission fuels, addressing barriers, and establishing green shipping corridors.
Key Highlights of the Roadmap
- Regional Climate Targets:
- Net-Zero by 2050: Early commitments to align with the IMO’s global emission reduction targets.
- Green Shipping Corridors: A target to operationalize one corridor by 2025, followed by three in 2026 and six more by 2028.
- Identified Barriers:
- Demand and Costs: High costs and lack of market demand for zero-emission shipping.
- Fuel Availability: Limited infrastructure for fuel production, distribution, and bunkering.
- Technology and Safety: Immature fuel technologies and inadequate safety regulations.
- Seven Building Blocks and 20 Actions:
- Specific actions identified to overcome interlinked barriers and achieve decarbonization goals by 2030.
Call to Action for Governments
The report emphasizes the urgency of bridging the cost gap for zero-emission fuels through:
- Accelerated competitive tenders for green shipping corridors.
- Strategic regional integration of fuel production and infrastructure.
Statements from Key Stakeholders
- Ms. Ida Heimann Larsen, Deputy Secretary General, Nordic Council of Ministers:
“The roadmap marks a significant step toward making the Nordic region the most sustainable in the world by fostering public-private cooperation and advancing a sustainable ocean economy.”
- Bjarne Foldager, Senior VP, MAN Energy Solutions:
“This roadmap offers a tangible way for Nordic shipping to adopt zero-emission fuels and green corridors, driving progress toward net-zero.”
Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime, DNV:
“Swift government action is essential to build confidence among industry players to invest in zero-emission ships and fuel infrastructure. By leading the global fuel transition, the Nordics can boost exports and create value.”
Next Steps
- Implementing the identified actions in collaboration with governments and industry stakeholders.
- Leveraging regional expertise and resources to scale the use of alternative fuels and technologies.
- Accelerating innovation and policy development for the green transition of shipping.
The Nordic Fuel Transition Roadmap represents a robust framework that not only advances regional decarbonization goals but also serves as a model for global maritime sustainability initiatives.
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Source: Nordic Co-operation
