In California, on September 24, 2025, the San Pedro Bay Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, together with the global climate network C40 Cities, issued a Request for Information seeking input from vessel operators, fuel suppliers, and service providers for a methanol bunkering pilot project at the ports.
The initiative aims to test the feasibility of methanol fueling at a U.S. container gateway, generate data on emissions and safety, and coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard and local permitting agencies to clarify regulatory pathways. The document notes more than 300 methanol-capable vessels are on order globally, with fueling operations already demonstrated in Rotterdam, Singapore, and Shanghai.
The RFI identifies renewable methanol (bio- and e-methanol) as a fuel with near-zero life-cycle emissions. Respondents are asked to detail infrastructure needs, training programs, supply logistics, risk-sharing mechanisms, and potential for public–private partnerships.
C40 Cities, headquartered in New York, supports the project as part of its work helping cities meet climate targets. The RFI describes the pilot as a step toward making San Pedro Bay “a national model for clean marine fuel adoption.”
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