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Energy Volatility Shifts Fuel Strategies

Shipping fuel strategies are increasingly being driven by short-term commercial pressures rather than long-term decarbonization goals, as energy market volatility reshapes fleet planning, said BAR Technology The company cited infrastructure disruptions, geopolitical risks and uncertainty across key shipping corridors as exposing the limits of single-fuel strategies, while constrained availability of alternative fuels is slowing a linear transition to low-carbon options. As a result, operators are prioritizing fuel flexibility, with dual-fuel vessels increasingly ... [+]