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U.S. Faces Challenges in Low-Carbon Maritime Fuel Race

9/14/2025

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The U.S. is assessing its competitiveness in low-carbon maritime fuels as global decarbonization efforts intensify.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved a net-zero framework, but the U.S. has withdrawn support, jeopardizing its supplier status.
U.S. clean fuel policy has expanded beyond road transport, influenced by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA).
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) mainly supports biofuels but does not directly impact maritime fuels.
The U.S. faces challenges in scaling low-carbon fuels due to feedstock limitations and insufficient bunkering infrastructure.

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Story summary

The U.S. is assessing its competitiveness in low-carbon maritime fuels as global decarbonization efforts intensify.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved a net-zero framework, but the U.S. has withdrawn support, jeopardizing its supplier status.
U.S. clean fuel policy has expanded beyond road transport, influenced by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA).
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) mainly supports biofuels but does not directly impact maritime fuels.
The U.S. faces challenges in scaling low-carbon fuels due to feedstock limitations and insufficient bunkering infrastructure.