IMO GreenVoyage2050 and GIZ’s International PtX Hub Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Maritime Decarbonization
IMO GreenVoyage2050 and GIZ’s International PtX Hub Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Maritime Decarbonization
The International Maritime Organization’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme and GIZ’s International Power-to-X (PtX) Hub have joined forces to accelerate maritime decarbonization through a newly established strategic partnership. The collaboration was officially launched during a kick-off meeting at IMO Headquarters in London, where key representatives from both organizations gathered to explore synergies and outline priority areas for cooperation.
The meeting underscored the shared commitment to support developing countries in their transition to low- and zero-carbon shipping. Building on the successful engagement with the Government of Kenya on maritime decarbonization, the partnership aims to expand similar efforts globally.
Reflecting on the collaboration, Gyorgyi Gurban, Head of Projects Implementation at the IMO, stated:
‘This strategic collaboration between GreenVoyage2050 and the PtX Hub marks an important milestone in advancing cross-sectoral collaboration to support developing countries in their maritime energy transition. Alternative fuels play a critical role in implementing the IMO GHG Strategy, and by leveraging our combined expertise in maritime policy and alternative fuel pathways in joint beneficiary countries, we are well-positioned to drive impactful and sustainable solutions on the ground.’
Implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Government, the PtX Hub brings extensive experience in green hydrogen and Power-to-X value chains.
Stefan Mager, Head of Infrastructure – Energy, Water and Mobility at GIZ, emphasized:
‘The maritime sector holds enormous potential for defossilization. Our collaboration will focus on bringing local and regional expertise in alternative fuel production to catalyze the development of pilot projects that demonstrate the viability of Power-to-X value chains for shipping.’
Moving forward, the PtX Hub and IMO will pursue joint training programmes, socio-economic assessments, and feasibility studies that will support National Action Plans and pilot projects and foster wider partnerships with governments and industry and local communities in developing countries.
