3678 results found for 'methanol'

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  • MethaShip: Renewable Methanol Is ‘Fuel with a Future’

    22 October 2018
    Business & Finance

    MethaShip: Renewable methanol offers a long term solution for the shipping industry’s carbon emission reduction strategy.

  • Maersk secures green methanol supply from Equinor

    8 September 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Environment, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Regulation & Policy, Transition, Vessels

    Container shipping heavyweight A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has signed an agreement with energy major Equinor thus securing the supply of green methanol for its landmark, methanol-enabled feeder vessel during its initial months of operation from September 2023 and into the first half of 2024. The agreement ensures green methanol supply for the ship from its entry […]

  • Newbuilt Methanol Carrier Delivered to MOL

    30 September 2016
    Business & Finance

    Tokyo-based shipping firm Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) took delivery of the 50,000 dwt methanol carrier Manchac Sun from the Japanese shipbuilder Minaminippon Shipbuilding on September 28. Equipped with 2-stroke dual-fueled low-rev main engine capable of running on methanol, the eco-ship was ordered by the company in December 2013 as part of a contract for the construction and charter […]

  • Alfa Laval ready to support industry’s methanol era

    31 August 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Outlook & Strategy, Transition

    Swedish company Alfa Laval is developing a range of methanol solutions to support the maritime decarbonization goals.

  • HHI splashes Maersk’s first large green methanol-powered containership

    9 October 2023
    Vessels

    The first in a new series of twelve new green methanol-powered containerships ordered by Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller Maersk has been launched at South Korea’s shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).

  • LNG keeps its crown: Alternative fuel orders show LNG still holding strong

    4 October 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Certification & Classification, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Transition, Vessels

    In the ever-evolving landscape of marine fuels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is firmly holding its position as a formidable choice for the decarbonization of ships despite a recent uptick in the popularity of methanol. According to the data from a two-month special report from DNV – Maritime’s Alternative Fuel Index (AFI) database, in August, a […]

  • With routine flaring out of the way, TotalEnergies teams up with NNPC to curb Nigeria’s methane footprint

    19 December 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders, Transition

    TotalEnergies has joined forces with NNPC to carry out methane detection and measurement campaigns in Nigeria.

  • Methanol, ammonia are important for transport but have the greatest role in decarbonizing shipping, report finds

    19 October 2023
    Market Outlooks, Transition

    The Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network has released a new report claiming that hydrogen-derived fuels such as methanol and ammonia may be important in some niches for road and rail freight, but have the greatest role in decarbonizing domestic and international maritime freight.

  • Conversion to methanol: The engine is the easy part

    8 March 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Green Marine, Innovation, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Regulation & Policy, Technology, Transition, Vessels

    Methanol is the fastest-growing alternative fuel option being adopted by shipowners today next to LNG. The rise in popularity, especially over the past year, has been boosted by a massive vote of confidence by one of the world’s largest container shipping companies, Maersk, the example of which has been followed by many of its peers, […]

  • Methanol-powered Stena Promise delivered

    2 November 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Green Marine, Transition, Vessels

    Guangzhou Shipyard International Co Ltd (GSI) has delivered the third IMOIIMeMAX dual-fuel MR tanker powered by methanol, Stena Promise, to Proman Stena Bulk, a joint venture (JV) between methanol producer Proman and Stena Bulk. The shipbuilder delivered the first one, Stena Pro Patria, to its owner in June 2022, followed by the delivery of Stena Pro […]

  • The era of methanol as marine fuel is here

    31 August 2021
    Environment, Infrastructure, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Transition

    As the shipping industry continues to seek the best possible fuel alternatives, methanol is emerging as a promising marine fuel on the sector’s decarbonization journey.

  • Danaos Shipping joins Methanol Institute

    16 November 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration

    Greek shipping owner Danaos Shipping has become the newest member of the Methanol Institute (MI), a global trade association for the methanol industry.

  • World’s 1st methanol-powered boxship completes Europe’s inaugural methanol bunkering on final leg to Copenhagen

    29 August 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Green Marine, Market Outlooks, Operations & Maintenance, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Transition, Vessels

    Slowly but surely the world’s first containership powered by green methanol is making its way from South Korea to its final destination of Copenhagen where it will be christened in September. The 2,100 TEU boxship, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, has arrived in the Port of Rotterdam, the final stop on the ship’s pioneering maiden […]

  • AL Group taps ABS to study Ultramax conversion to methanol

    27 September 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Certification & Classification, Collaboration, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Research & Development, Transition, Vessels

    The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP, member of the AL Group, have signed a joint development project (JDP) to study the feasibility of converting the fuel system of an ultramax bulk carrier, from conventional diesel to methanol. The study is focused on a series of up to eight ABS Classed Ultramax […]

  • Danaos orders methanol-ready boxships

    14 March 2022
    Business Developments & Projects, Environment, Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Transition, Vessels

    Greek containership owner Danaos Corporation has ordered two methanol ready 7,100 TEU containerships in China.

  • Port of Gothenburg set to launch methanol bunkering services by end of 2023

    7 April 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Environment, Green Marine, Infrastructure, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Transition, Vessels

    Inter Terminals Sweden (ITS), part of Inter Terminals, one of the largest independent bulk liquid storage providers in northern Europe, is collaborating with the Port of Gothenburg to introduce methanol bunkering services in the port by the end of 2023. ITS revealed that preparations are ongoing to rebuild some of the tanks and the related infrastructure […]

  • World’s 1st methanol-powered commercial ship celebrates 5th birthday

    14 April 2020
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Infrastructure, Innovation, Outlook & Strategy, Transition, Vessels

    Wärtsilä, Stena Line, and Methanex marked five years of the successful operation of the methanol-fuelled ferry Stena Germanica.

  • Alfa Laval gets marine industry’s 1st AiP for firing boilers with methanol

    7 December 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Certification & Classification, Regulation & Policy, Technology

    Maritime classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Swedish company Alfa Laval the first marine approval for operating boilers on methanol.

  • Cajun Sun concludes 1st-ever net-zero voyage fuelled by bio-methanol

    27 February 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Green Marine, Innovation, Outlook & Strategy, Transition, Vessels

    The dual-fuel vessel Cajun Sun has completed the first-ever net-zero voyage fuelled by bio-methanol, Methanex Corporation (Methanex) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) revealed. The Cajun Sun, operated by Methanex’s subsidiary Waterfront Shipping and chartered from MOL, departed from Geismar, U.S. on January 17 and arrived in Antwerp, Belgium on February 4. By blending ISCC-certified bio-methanol […]

  • China presents country’s first marine methanol fuel bunkering standards

    29 September 2023
    Certification & Classification, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Vessels

    China Petroleum Circulation Association (CPCA) and the China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association (CIQA) have officially released China’s first group standards for methanol refuelling operations and quality control. The standards, ‘Marine Methanol Fuel Waterborne Refuelling Regulations’ and ‘Marine Methanol Fuel,’ were initiated by China Marine Bunker (CHIMBUSCO), a shipping service company under COSCO Shipping. COSCO […]

  • Athenian Sea Carriers orders 4 LNG and methanol-ready chemical tankers

    11 October 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Transition, Vessels

    Athenian Sea Carriers, a Greek shipping company, has exercised options for the construction of four eco-chemical tankers at the Chinese shipbuilding company Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group. These vessels, with a deadweight of 18,500 tons (dwt), are set to meet the highest environmental standards, boasting NOx-Tier III compliance, EEDI Phase 3 certification, and readiness for both […]

  • Drewry: Methanol Carriers to Grow in Size

    2 December 2015

    The average size of a methanol ship is expected to increase with the addition of new methanol production capacity by the US and Middle East over the next two years,  UK shipping consultancy Drewry believes. “The average size of a methanol ship is expected to increase considering the long-haul distance between the major sources of supply and demand,” […]

  • Pacific Basin expects limited dual-fuel methanol bulker orders for 2024

    12 October 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Green Marine, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Transition, Vessels

    Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Pacific Basin anticipates limited orders for dual-fuel methanol-enabled mid-size dry bulk vessels in 2024. As explained, these vessels are expected to primarily consume conventional fuel oil in the foreseeable future due to the limited availability and high cost of green methanol. Pacific Basin has been actively collaborating with Nihon […]

  • MSC looking at LNG and methanol retrofits

    22 November 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Environment, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Transition, Vessels

    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest ocean carrier by operated container vessel capacity, is exploring retrofitting projects involving various types of fuels including LNG and methanol. The two solutions remain the key options for owners that want to act today on lowering their emissions as the technology is readily available and the bunkering infrastructure […]

  • Kambara Kisen orders methanol-powered bulker, inks charter deal with MOL

    20 September 2023
    Vessels

    Japanese company Kambara Kisen has ordered a methanol-powered bulk carrier and signed a time charter deal for the vessel with MOL’s subsidiary MOL Drybulk.