Till 2050: Gas carriers will see the largest growth in numbers
Feb 12:
The website carries here a projection of how sea borne trade will evolve by the year 2050. 8It is expected to grow by 60% till then from now. 8World oil consumption to peak in 2020s, thereafter decline. 8The important finding is that gas demand will grow until 2035 before beginning to decline. 8Another fact that comes out is that offshore shipping activity related to new oil and gas field developments will likely more than halve 8But offshore wind will grow. 8Gas carriers and container ship will see the largest relative growth. 8New tech "carbon robust" ships will make their appearance and will grow rapidly. Click on Reports for more.