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DNV’s 2050 Fuel Forecast Leaves Out Electrification
DNV’s 2050 Maritime Forecast projects that international ships above 400 gross tonnes will need roughly 185 million tonnes of oil equivalent of low‑GHG fuel, equating to about 7.7–7.8 exajoules. The report acknowledges that shore power, plug‑in hybrids, and fully electric vessels could further cut fuel demand, yet these electrification pathways are excluded from the headline calculation. DNV notes over 1,500 battery‑equipped vessels in operation and 371 on order, primarily ferries, but remains cautious about large‑scale battery propulsion.