MAMII urges EU to act on methane ahead of MEPC 83
In an open letter, the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) calls on the EU to integrate the new methane rules, set for approval at the upcoming MEPC 83 meeting, into FuelEU Maritime.
According to MAMII, the EU must strengthen its approach to methane reduction in shipping by adopting policies that support innovation and align with new IMO guidelines. The group also stresses the need for a technology-neutral regulatory framework that recognizes emerging solutions and creates the right incentives for their adoption.
In addition, MAMII warns that methane-cutting technologies are advancing fast, but without targeted policies, progress could stall. From next-generation and upgraded engines to fuel cells, emissions monitoring, and leak prevention, solutions exist but need recognition, incentives, and real-world validation to scale.
To ensure effective methane reduction, MAMII calls for:
- Investment support to help commercialize methane-cutting technologies as part of the EU clean tech sector.
- Proof-of-concept trials to test and validate emerging solutions, informing future regulations.
- Stronger emissions tracking, with OGMP 2.0 monitoring will improve the methane performance and help reduce LNG’s GHG intensity further.
Furthermore, MAMII stresses that emissions rules must account for real-world variations in engine performance, load, and efficiency to ensure fair and effective regulation.
With the IMO set to approve new methane guidelines, the EU has a key opportunity to strengthen its own approach. Clear, science-based policies can accelerate innovation, support real-world trials, and ensure methane measurement and reduction technologies are put to use. Without targeted action, we could penalise the frontrunners, jeopardise innovation and development, block uptake, and miss the opportunity for immediate savings in methane emissions.
…said Panos Mitrou, Chair, MAMII.
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