As London International Shipping Week 2021 begins, Platts Analytics discuss the major shipping fuel alternatives, as the shipping sector seeks to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions ahead of stringent caps in 2030 and 2050. In the final episode of the series, Platts Analytics reviews our outlooks of top line shipping demand by category - while laying out different expectations around turnover of the fleet – and the technologies, fuels and adaptations in play.

Exploring the potential of ammonia and hydrogen as marine fuels for the shipping industry, including their energy density, supply chain, and emission-free production. Discussing the challenges and potentials for large vessels, such as flammability and safety concerns. Highlighting the initiatives and successes in transitioning to these fuels, focusing on cost competitiveness and renewable power sources driving adoption.

Explore the challenges of adopting eco-friendly fuels in the maritime industry and the persistence of high sulfur fuel oil. Learn about vessel optimization technologies, alternative propulsion options like wind and solar, and advancements in carbon capture systems for vessels.

Exploring methanol as a cleaner-burning marine fuel, its potential to reduce CO2 emissions, challenges in scaling up production, government mandates affecting biofuel demand, and companies leading the way in transitioning to sustainable energy sources in the maritime sector.

Exploring the challenges and benefits of biofuels in the shipping industry, from diverse sources like vegetable oils to used cooking oil. Discussing the gradual shift towards biofuel adoption in container shipping, driven by mandates and support systems. Comparisons between sustainable aviation fuel and marine biofuels, highlighting market growth and future prospects.

Exploring the shift to LNG as a marine fuel, covering its emission reduction benefits, cost-effectiveness, and key industry players. Analysis of LNG indices, price volatility, and future prospects like bio LNG and growth in bunkering hubs. Discussion on industry feedback, challenges, sustainability concerns, and alternative technologies like methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen.

Total renewables penetration targets in Europe require a "common currency" which provides a reliable price signal against which the cost of different technologies and renewable paths can be assessed. Guarantees of Origin certificates could become this common currency, incentivising the use of renewable sources as part of corporate fuel mix disclosures, and promoting a net-zero culture. In this Platts Future Energy Podcast episode, Glenn Rickson, Head of European Power Analytics, is joined by Energy Transition experts in the Platts Pricing team to discuss the scope of the Guarantees of Origin markets.

Electric vehicles have been trending as the primary choice to decarbonize the transportation sector worldwide. Although some could expect the EV revolution to disrupt all current technologies, existing biofuels can keep playing a key role where they are available. In this podcast, Brazil is discussed as an example of where transitioning to EVs is not as urgent as in other countries since the wide adoption of ethanol is already yielding significant reductions in emissions at a competitive cost.

Today we are looking at how the energy transition to lower emissions and cleaner fuels will affect natural gas. Editors from S&P Global Platts and Market Intelligence discuss the findings of their recent series of stories looking the natural gas sector in the era of Energy Transition. From the burner tip back to the wellhead, natural gas interests will find that changes ahead bring risk and opportunity.

Voluntary carbon markets have seen significant growth in recent years and are expected to surge in the years ahead. But they have traditionally been seen as opaque, complex and niche. That is rapidly changing as a large range of companies start to engage with them. In the latest Platts Future Energy podcast, Jonty Rushforth is joined by Paula Vanlaningham and Jeff Berman to discuss the ‘beauty’ of carbon credit markets.