International experts on methane-based fuels, including LNG, bio-methane and e-methane have shared their expertise during an IMO technical seminar at IMO headquarters in London (12 May).
The IMO Future Fuels and Technology Project organized the event, during which participants shared insights on topics including methane emissions abatement, experience in the use of LNG – including bunkering and safety issues, production pathways, scaling up and sustainability aspects of e-LNG and bio-LNG for potential use in the maritime sector.
The seminar, which was purely informative and not intended for policy negotiations, was moderated by Ms Linden Coppell, Vice President Sustainability & ESG at MSC Cruises. Two hundred participants from IMO Member States, NGOs, IGOs, industry and academia attended – in person and online.
Resources and further info:
- IMO event page
- Programme
- Speaker profiles
- Speaker presentations
The IMO Future Fuels and Technology Project is a partnership between the Government of the Republic of Korea and IMO, aiming to support GHG emissions reduction from international shipping by promoting the uptake of future fuels and technology.
This seminar was the fourth technical seminar organized under project, following previous editions covering: biofuels,onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS), and the energy transition of global shipping.
The next in the series will focus on ammonia – provisionally planned for 17 September 2026 in the margins of the 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers.
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