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In 2025, LNG accounted for 80% of alternative-fuel capable ship orders, up from 75% in 2024, according to Clarksons Research. The slowdown in methanol and ammonia adoption is attributed to limited bunkering infrastructure and uncertainty around the pricing and availability of green fuels.

Currently, LNG bunkering is operational at 222 ports worldwide, while methanol is available at only 48 ports, with ammonia infrastructure still developing. The share of the orderbook tonnage adopting alternative fuels remains stable at 47%. As geopolitical and regulatory clarity on emissions regulations is currently lacking, many ship owners are opting for 'alternative-fuel-ready' vessels, which constitute 20% of the orders, allowing flexibility as the industry evolves.