In Indonesia, Antara news agency reports the government plans to invest $1.2 billion in a methanol plant to service the biodiesel industry. Currently, about 80% of methanol consumption is imported. The 800,000 metric ton facility will be located in East Java. As the government continues to increase the biodiesel blending mandate, demand for methanol will […]
In Malaysia, The Malaysian Reserve reports the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia, a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, completed its inaugural methanol bunkering operation for Maersk’s Antonia Maersk, a dual-fuel container vessel, on an unspecified recent date, showcasing its capacity for alternative marine fuels and sustainable shipping. The Antonia Maersk, the […]
In Greece, Safety4Sea reports the International Organization for Standardization released a comprehensive framework to standardize the use of methanol as a marine fuel, addressing safety, quality, and sustainability in response to the maritime industry’s push for low-emission alternatives. Developed with input from ship owners, operators, classification societies, and technical bodies, the document defines methanol grades […]
In India, PV Magazine reported that Ohmium International, a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, has partnered with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Breathe Applied Sciences, and Spirare Energy on India’s first CO2-to-Green Methanol plant. The project will combine green hydrogen generated by […]
In India, The Economic Times reported that energy transition company Jakson Green has synthesized methanol from Co2 using a synthesis process as part of a pilot project awarded by power giant NTPC. “Jakson Green has achieved a global first. Jakson Green has successfully synthesized methanol from captured carbon dioxide at NTPC’s Vindhyachal Thermal Power Plant,” […]
In Norway, Sea1 Offshore has ordered two new methanol-ready Offshore Energy Support Vessels from Chinese shipyard Cosco Shipping, featuring emissions-reducing technology, including generators capable of running on 100% biofuel, to be delivered in 2027. The vessels will be equipped with a remotely operated vehicle hangar and wet deck access, enhancing their versatility for offshore operations, […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Singapore based Global Energy Overseas and Singapore Methanol signed a memorandum of understanding to promote bio-methanol as a viable bunker fuel, involving projects on FuelEU Maritime compliance pooling, green methanol storage and distribution, and the development of next-generation alternative marine fuels. “This partnership is a major step in advancing […]
In Denmark, A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) said it has entered into a long-term bio-methanol offtake agreement with LONGi Green Energy Technology. The agreement will contribute to lowering GHG emissions from Maersk’s growing fleet of dual-fuel methanol container vessels, the firm said. “Bio- and e-methanol continues to be the most promising alternative shipping fuels to scale up […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reports Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines has placed an order for eight dual-fuel containerships, each capable of running on methanol, to be built by South Korean shipbuilders Samsung Heavy Industries and HD Hyundai Samho. The ships, scheduled to carry up to 16,000 TEUs, come at a combined cost of USD 1.6 billion, […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Japan’s IINO Kaiun Kaisha (IINO Lines) has placed an order for what is said to be “Japan’s first methanol dual-fuel crude oil tanker” at compatriot Nihon Shipyard, a joint venture of Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United Corporation. The unit will use methanol as fuel in addition to […]
