EMEA > LNG ships drive methane higher, as CO2 emissions also rise -EU agencies

LNG ships drive methane higher, as CO2 emissions also rise -EU agencies

Published 17:50 on February 4, 2025  /  Last updated at 17:50 on February 4, 2025  / /  EMEA, EU ETS, International, Shipping

Some progress has been made but reducing CO2 remains a challenge for European shipping, while the increased use of LNG-fueled vessels has led sectoral methane emissions to at least double in the past five years, a joint environmental study by two EU agencies found on Tuesday.
Some progress has been made but reducing CO2 remains a challenge for European shipping, while the increased use of LNG-fueled vessels has led sectoral methane emissions to at least double in the past five years, a joint environmental study by two EU agencies found on Tuesday.


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