In Malaysia, Dayak Daily reported Sarawak Petchem shipped 20,000 metric tonnes of methanol to China from Bintulu on January 14, marking a milestone in the state’s energy ambitions. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, speaking at the Tanjung Kidurong event, reflected on the project’s uncertain beginnings. “We were unsure at first…but I […]
In the UK, Lloyd’s List reported South Korea will invest Won1trn in green marine fuel infrastructure by 2030, starting with Ulsan Port, to meet rising demand for eco-friendly fuels and bolster its ports’ global competitiveness. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Korea Ocean Business Corporation launched the initiative, with funds split between Won400bn for […]
In New York, Straits Research reported that the global methanol market size is projected to reach $53.15 billion by 2033, up from $34.253 billion in 2025. The research firm noted that this market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period (2025-2033). “North America’s methanol market growth is driven by […]
In Greece, Safety4Sea reported Shanghai Huayi Holdings Group started construction on a “100,000-ton annual green methanol project” in Shanghai, part of efforts to align with China’s “dual carbon” strategy of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. The facility, described by the company as a collaboration between state-owned assets and enterprises, […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reported Shanghai Port conducted its first methanol bunkering operation of 2025 on January 1, supplying 3,000 metric tonnes of green methanol to the Ane Maersk during simultaneous operations at the Yangshan Port Area. This marked the start of regular methanol bunkering services at the port, according to Shanghai International Port Group. […]
This presentation deck presents a business proposal for the development and deployment of SunGas’ S1000 technology, a gasification system designed to produce green fuels, primarily methanol, from sustainably managed forest thinnings. The presentation deck emphasizes the S1000’s scalability, efficiency, and environmental benefits, highlighting its potential to reduce carbon emissions by utilizing a negative carbon intensity […]
In the Netherlands, Power2X announced a strategic collaboration with Honeywell to implement Honeywell UOP’s eFiningTM methanol-to-jet processing technology in Power2X’s eFuels Rotterdam project — a large-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the Port of Rotterdam. The Rotterdam facility will use locally produced green hydrogen and […]
In India, Economic Times reports A.P. Moller-Maersk has entered early talks with Indian green fuel producers, including NTPC Green Energy, to source methanol for its growing fleet of dual-fuel ships, the Copenhagen-based shipping giant announced. With 25 dual-fuel vessels ordered, Maersk is advancing its 2040 net-zero emissions goal by transitioning to bio and e-methanol alongside […]
In Greece, Safety4Sea reports the Port of Rotterdam and Tankmatch have granted the first continuous permit for methanol bunkering, formalized on December 18, 2024, following successful trials of its safety and viability. This development positions methanol as a sustainable marine fuel and advances the port’s strategy for decarbonizing shipping. The permit signifies a shift from […]
In Norway, DNV has launched a competence standard for methanol and a recommended practice for ammonia on December 18, 2024, to address safety risks as 27 ammonia and 322 methanol-fueled vessels prepare to join the global fleet. These guidelines aim to equip crews and shipowners with the knowledge and skills to safely manage alternative fuels, […]
