Maritime transport is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Oil tankers, tourist ships and large merchant ships are releasing huge amounts of toxic substances into the atmosphere, but now European institutions have agreed on a serious decarbonisation programme. Between 2025 and 2050 big ships they will only need to capture 20% of their current emissions.
European Parliament and Council negotiators reached an agreement on Thursday to reduce polluting emissions from European ships. Proceed until you reach a 2% cutoff from 2025 and an 80% cutoff at the 2050 horizon.
The new standard on fuels in shipping therefore aims to help the industry move towards decarbonisation through renewable fuels and low carbon emissions.
In this way, ships must gradually reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 2% over the next two years, up to 80% by 2050. Gradual reductions of 6% in 2030, 14.5% in 2035, 31% in 2040 and 62% in 2045.
This measure will apply to ships with a gross tonnage of more than 5,000 tons.theoretically responsible for 90% of CO2 emissions and all energy used on board in or between EU ports, as well as only 50% of energy used when traveling to or from ports outside or in the outermost EU. regions.
According to the statement made by the European Parliament, during the negotiations, the Members of the European Parliament will decide whether the Commission will review the rules by 2028. Extend emission reduction requirements to smaller ships or increase the proportion of energy used by ships from non-EU countries.
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