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Spain and Denmark Among EU Countries with Green Bunker Fuel Potential: T&E
Spain, Denmark, Norway and France are emerging as key countries for green hydrogen and e-fuel production that could supply the shipping sector, according to a new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E).
However, a lack of regulatory certainty is preventing most projects from moving beyond the planning stage.
T&E identified around 80 projects producing green hydrogen, e-methanol and e-ammonia that could be used in shipping by 2032, representing more than 3.6 million mt of oil equivalent.
Only about 5% of these volumes are clearly dedicated to the maritime sector, and few projects have reached a final investment decision.
Norway leads in terms of green fuels primarily aimed at shipping, followed by Spain, Finland and Denmark.
Denmark is home to one of the few large-scale projects already in operation. The Kassø e-methanol plant, developed by European Energy, began supplying fuel to Maersk's dual-fuel container ships in 2025 and is the largest project of its kind in Europe.
T&E said shipping is often the main potential customer for e-methanol and e-ammonia projects, but added that stronger EU targets and financial support are needed to turn planned projects into reality.
