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The Role of LNG in the Transition Toward Low- and Zero-Carbon Shipping

dc.contributor.author Englert, Dominik
dc.contributor.author Losos, Andrew
dc.contributor.author Raucci, Carlo
dc.contributor.author Smith, Tristan
dc.date.accessioned 2021-04-14T18:51:50Z
dc.date.available 2021-04-14T18:51:50Z
dc.date.issued 2021-04-15
dc.description.abstract Due to its much lower air pollution and potential greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions benefits, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is frequently discussed as a fuel pathway towards greener maritime transport. While LNG’s air quality improvements are undeniable, there is debate within the sector as to what extent LNG may be able to contribute to decarbonizing shipping. This report, “The Role of LNG in the Transition Toward Low- and Zero-Carbon Shipping,” considers the potential of LNG to play either a transitional role, in which existing LNG infrastructure and vessels could continue to be used with compatible zero-carbon bunker fuels after 2030, or a temporary one, in which LNG would be rapidly supplanted by zero-carbon alternatives from 2030. Over concerns about methane leakage, which could diminish or even offset any GHG benefits associated with LNG, and additional capital expenditures, the risk of stranded assets as well as a technology lock-in, the report concludes that LNG is unlikely to play a significant role in decarbonizing maritime transport. Instead, the research finds that LNG is likely to only be used in niche shipping applications or in its non-liquefied form as a feedstock to kickstart the production of zero-carbon bunker fuels when used in conjunction with carbon capture and storage technology. The research further suggests that new public policy in support of LNG as a bunker fuel should be avoided, existing policy support should be reconsidered, and methane emissions should be regulated. en
dc.identifier http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/852911617998835634/The-Role-of-LNG-in-the-Transition-Toward-Low-and-Zero-Carbon-Shipping
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10986/35437
dc.publisher World Bank, Washington, DC
dc.rights CC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.holder World Bank
dc.rights.uri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo
dc.subject DECARBONIZING MARITIME TRANSPORT
dc.subject BUNKER FUEL
dc.subject LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS
dc.subject LNG
dc.subject GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
dc.subject LIQUEFIED BIOMETHANE FUEL
dc.subject LIQUEFIED SYNTHETIC METHANE FUEL
dc.subject INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
dc.subject AIR POLLUTION
dc.title The Role of LNG in the Transition Toward Low- and Zero-Carbon Shipping en
dc.type Report en
dc.type Rapport fr
dc.type Informe es
dspace.entity.type Publication
okr.associatedcontent https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/35435 Potential of Zero-Carbon Bunker Fuels
okr.associatedcontent https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/35436 Charting a Course for Decarbonizing Maritime Transport
okr.date.disclosure 2021-04-15
okr.doctype Publications & Research :: Working Paper
okr.doctype Publications & Research
okr.identifier.report 158016
okr.language.supported en
okr.topic Transport :: Transport Economics Policy and Planning
okr.topic Energy :: Energy and Environment
okr.topic Energy :: Fuels
okr.topic Environment :: Air Quality & Clean Air
okr.topic Environment :: Climate Change Mitigation and Green House Gases
okr.topic Environment :: Climate Change and Environment
okr.topic Environment :: Marine Environment
okr.unit SCCAO
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