In Finland, GENA reports that 270 renewable and low carbon methanol projects are now in development worldwide, with a combined potential capacity of 56.3 million tonnes by 2030. In November, five new projects were added and four progressed to key development stages. One biomethanol plant in China began construction, while three e-methanol projects in Europe […]
In China, DNV has granted Approval in Principle to MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC for a new 21,700 TEU ammonia dual fuel container ship, presented during Marintec 2025. The design features advanced ammonia engines, large C type fuel tanks, and a high efficiency hull shaped through model testing and computational simulations. The vessel […]
In Finland, Norsepower announced they have signed an agreement with Japan’s Idemitsu Tanker to equip two Very Large Crude Carriers with mechanical rotor sails, marking the first time the technology will be built into vessels of this class. The ships will be constructed by Japan Marine United and Nihon Shipyard, with the first delivery scheduled […]
In China, CCTV reported Marintec China opened December 2 in Shanghai, bringing together over 2,200 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions. China’s first ammonia fueled medium speed engine and the world’s first marine ammonia-hydrogen engine received principle approval certificates at the event, signaling growing momentum behind low carbon propulsion. The expo includes 11 […]
In South Korea, Amogy signed a multi-year manufacturing agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries to produce its ammonia to power systems, starting with units for a clean power project in Pohang in 2026. The deal expands an existing partnership focused on bringing ammonia based energy to ships and industrial sites. Under the agreement, Samsung will build […]
In the UK, Lloyd’s Register and LucidCatalyst released a study on November 26 examining how small modular reactors could be deployed aboard large container vessels to replace conventional marine fuel. Commissioned by Seaspan Corporation, the report models a 15,000 TEU Neo Panamax ship operating entirely on nuclear power over multi-year intervals without relying on bunkering […]
In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority announced on November 26 that Global Energy Trading, Golden Island, and PetroChina International will receive licenses to supply methanol as marine fuel starting January 1, 2026. Suppliers were selected based on supply chain reliability, safety systems, operational readiness, and sustainability certification. MPA said the licenses will support early […]
In Australia, HAMR Energy announced on November 26 it has secured $1.1 million in funding from the Australian Forest and Wood Innovations Centre for Sustainable Futures to launch the Fibre to Fuels project, which will convert forestry residues into low-carbon methanol for use in shipping, aviation, and industrial chemicals. The project will use entrained-flow gasification […]
In Hong Kong, Manifold Times reports Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan announced on November 17 that all methanol bunkering operations will require mass flow meters starting next year. The mandate is part of a broader plan to formalize next-generation fuel supply chains and expand the city’s role in low-emission maritime energy. “Having established […]
In Spain, ferry operator Baleària will trial Methanol Reformer’s modular e-Nomad power unit, the first containerized system in Europe to generate electricity from e-methanol onboard a vessel. Announced November 25, the unit will be installed on the Cap de Barbaria, an electric ferry serving the route between Eivissa and Formentera. The e-Nomad reforms e-methanol into […]
