Eni, Fincantieri and RINA unveil study on maritime transport decarbonisation

Italian companies Eni, Fincantieri, and RINA have unveiled the ‘Sustainable Maritime Transport Outlook’, a comprehensive study developed with the support of Bain & Company. Presented in Rome in the presence of the Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, the study provides a global analysis of viable pathways to decarbonise maritime transport, aligning with the Net Zero target for 2050.

The study outlines the industry’s transition roadmap, evaluating fuel options such as HVO biofuels, LNG, and emerging synthetic fuels, while highlighting the investment requirements for port infrastructure and logistics. It also presents three future scenarios based on decarbonisation ambition, technological progress, and fuel availability. With the maritime sector currently responsible for 3% of global CO₂ emissions, this study offers critical insights to accelerate the sector’s transition.

Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and General Manager of Fincantieri, stated: “Decarbonising maritime transport is a challenge that demands industrial vision and the ability to turn innovation into real-world solutions. The Sustainable Maritime Transport Outlook presented today marks a strategic step in that direction — an integrated analysis grounded in real data and scenarios, developed with the support of leading players across the sector.

“This is also the foundation for our commitment to establish a global observatory, reinforcing our role in driving the transition toward lower environmental impact, while creating value and ensuring competitiveness throughout the entire ship lifecycle. With our Net Zero Ship goal set for 2035, Fincantieri is looking ahead — leading the change and integrating technology and sustainability to stay competitive in the long term.”