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Research from the UCL Energy Institute raises doubts about LNG and methanol as transitional fuels to green ammonia in shipping. The study finds that methanol lacks compatibility with ammonia infrastructure, making future transitions costly.

While LNG is noted as a better transitional option due to similar storage requirements, it necessitates ammonia-ready designs in ships and infrastructure. Without such preparation, investments in these fuels could hinder progress towards zero-emission shipping by locking in existing fuel pathways and diverting capital from ammonia development.