Hydrogen Sector Pushes EU on Clean Shipping Fuels, June 05

A 23-member hydrogen industry coalition sent a signed letter to the European Commission and national governments on June 4 calling for double-sided auctions to scale clean shipping fuels. The group wants to use the H2Global model to boost e-ammonia and e-methanol production. Meanwhile, a new consortium is building a green shipping corridor between Brazil and Belgium to transport zero-carbon fuels produced in South America to European ports.

Industry Pushes for Auction Framework

The 23-member consortium urged double-sided auctions to create an early market for hydrogen-based marine fuels in Europe and globally. Double-sided auctions match buyers and sellers to set prices, similar to the H2Global model already used in Europe. The group believes this framework will lower costs and speed up adoption of e-ammonia and e-methanol as shipping fuels.

Brazil-Belgium Corridor Takes Shape

A new consortium led by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI is developing a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. The group includes HIF Global, Fuella, NYK Line, Höegh Autoliners, and Wallenius Wilhelmsen. They will assess infrastructure, vessels, and business models to transport zero-carbon fuels produced in Açu, such as e-ammonia or e-methanol. Brazil offers competitive e-fuel production costs due to supportive government policies, a largely renewable electricity grid, and low capital costs.

Shipping Industry Eyes 5% Zero-Emission Target

Green shipping corridors are dedicated trade routes where public and private action catalyzes zero-emission shipping. The shipping industry aims to have zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030. Green corridors have expanded rapidly worldwide, though progress faces a feasibility wall as infrastructure and cost barriers remain. The Brazil-Belgium corridor and EU auction push are efforts to overcome these obstacles.

Technology Advances Support Transition

Baker Hughes recently certified its NovaLT16 marine gas turbine as hydrogen-ready, signaling equipment makers are preparing for the shift. The certification from RINA shows the technology sector is moving ahead of policy. Rotterdam commissioned the first section of its national hydrogen network and operators agreed a Netherlands-Germany hydrogen corridor, demonstrating infrastructure progress across Europe.

Final Thoughts

The hydrogen sector is pushing hard for EU policy support and building real infrastructure to make clean shipping viable. Without auction frameworks and green corridors, reaching the 5% zero-emission fuel target by 2030 will remain out of reach.

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