Seizing the opportunity: decarbonising the global shipping industry

In an exclusive studio interview with Energy Connects Studio at Gastech 2024 in Houston, Rostom Merzouki, Director of Global Gas Solutions at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), delved into the pressing challenges and opportunities of decarbonising the shipping industry. He discussed the role of alternative fuels like LNG, blue ammonia, and hydrogen, emphasising the need for robust supply chains, financial incentives, and technological innovation to achieve sustainability goals. Merzouki highlighted practical strategies for reducing emissions across the entire value chain and underscores the importance of carbon capture technologies.