In India, after operating successfully for two years, the pioneering carbon capture project at NTPC’s 500 MW coal-fired Unit-13 at the Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station in India has reached a major milestone when CO2 captured from flue gas using Carbon Clean’s CaptureX semi-modular technology was used to produce the first drop of methanol. The […]
In Singapore, natural gas is mostly stored under high pressure or cooled into liquid at -162 °C — both methods that are energy-intensive and costly. An alternative approach, called solidified natural gas, locks methane inside an ice-like cage known as a hydrate. But in practice, these hydrates usually form far too slowly to be practical […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Methanex Corporation, a Canadian producer and supplier of methanol, has entered new strategic bunkering partnerships in two major fueling hubs – the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region and South Korea. In the ARA region, Methanex is partnering with TankMatch to provide barge-to-ship methanol bunkering, and in South Korea, the company […]
In Malaysia, Sarawak Tribune reported that Sarawak region has shipped 500,000 metric tons of methanol in more than 60 cargoes to international destinations over the past eight months. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak made history earlier this year with its first methanol cargo shipment to China. He said […]
This FY22-FY25 project, with $400k in FY24 funding, addresses toxic aldehyde emissions from low-lifecycle carbon fuels (LLCFs) in off-road engines. Alcohols like methanol and ethanol form less reactive aldehydes during oxidation. Stable formaldehyde delivery for experiments was achieved. In-situ DRIFTS analysis reveals highly stable formates/acetates on catalyst surfaces inhibit further oxidation, underscoring the critical need […]
In China, Geely launched Yuanchun 001, the world’s first methanol-hydrogen electric cargo-and-distribution ship, at Qianhang Shipyard in Hangzhou September 12. The vessel is designed to extend methanol’s role from road transport to inland shipping under China’s dual-carbon targets, cutting energy use by more than 42 percent and reaching 1,500 kilometers of range. Yuanchun 001 is […]
In the UK, on September 17, the International Chamber of Shipping’s Maritime Just Transition Task Force released new training frameworks for seafarers working with ammonia, methanol and hydrogen, marking the first international effort to align skills and safety standards for alternative marine fuels. The frameworks outline requirements for both junior crew and senior officers, covering […]
In Portugal, HyOrc Corporation has signed a definitive joint venture agreement with Portuguese waste infrastructure and fuels company Start Lda to co-develop and operate a national network of green methanol plants using HyOrc’s proprietary RDF-to-methanol technology. The JV will deploy an initial 35 Tons Per Day (TPD) launch unit in Porto, producing 8 TPD of […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that trade association Methanol Institute (MI) and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance maritime safety and sustainability. The partnership will focus on maritime safety and environmental protection, research on using methanol as a marine fuel, pilot projects in Saudi Arabia, […]
In Massachusetts, Emvolon and Connecticut based Freepoint Commodities announced their intention to begin a long-term strategic collaboration to produce and distribute renewable methanol made from methane captured at landfills, dairies, wastewater plants, and flare gas sites. The effort pairs Emvolon’s containerized production units with Freepoint’s global reach in commodities trading and logistics. Initial output is […]
