ISWG-GHG 20/2/31: Amplifying the policy signal for the production and uptake of e-fuels through the IMO Net-Zero Framework Guidelines
This document highlights the lack of strong signals from the IMO Net-Zero Framework for e-fuels in shipping’s transition. This is demonstrated through modelling potential future fuel uptake behaviour based on compliance-cost optimization of the global fleet and insights from e-fuel producers. To address this gap, this document explores the introduction of an e-fuels multiplier within the relevant guidelines as a strategic tool to amplify the IMO Net-Zero Framework’s signals and support the timely scale-up of e-fuels production and use. The document models the potential impact of this e-fuels multiplier and sets out several advantages.
