China sets 2030 plan for Shanghai green fuel hub
In China, the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China and nine other central agencies have issued an implementation plan to build Shanghai into an international green shipping fuel bunkering center and trading center by 2030, aiming to scale up liquefied natural gas, methanol and biofuel supply while tightening rules, standards and safety oversight to anchor the city’s next phase as a global maritime hub.
Under the plan, released this month, Shanghai Port’s bonded liquefied natural gas bunkering capacity is set to reach the million cubic meter level by 2030, while methanol and biofuel bunkering capacity is targeted at the million ton scale. Liquefied natural gas, green methanol and biofuels are to develop in a coordinated way, supported by clearer policy frameworks, certification systems and management mechanisms.
The document lays out seven priority tasks, from strengthening fuel supply security and diversifying bunkering service models to building a trading platform with full industry chain coverage and establishing internationally recognized standards. It also calls for improved incentive mechanisms and tighter safety management across bunkering and trading activities.
Officials frame the effort as part of Beijing’s broader strategy to accelerate Shanghai’s development as an international shipping center, with green fuels and institutional innovation now cast as the port’s next competitive edge.
Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
