methanol

Alfa Laval to begin testing new marine fuels

09/03/21

Alfa Laval will start testing two new types of marine fuels; biofuels and methanol, in its Test & Training Centre in Denmark.

Part of Eastern Pacific’s fleet to run on methanol and ammonia

05/03/21

Eastern Pacific Shipping agreed with Dutch fuel provider OCI and engine manufacturing giant MAN Energy Solutions to retrofit some of its existing tankers and build methanol engine and ammonia engine newbuilds. 

Study examines methanol’s uptake and application as a marine fuel

26/02/21

ABS recently issued a report on Methanol as Marine Fuel, highlighting the challenges in design and operation of methanol-fueled vessels.

World’s first carbon neutral liner in operation by 2023

17/02/21

Container shipping major Maersk accelerates the efforts to decarbonise marine operations with the launch of the world’s first carbon neutral liner vessel in 2023, seven years ahead of the initial 2030-ambition. 

RINA and SDARI to boost application of alternative fuels

15/02/21

The global classification society, RINA along with the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) shaked hands in order to develop a ship design capable of being fuelled by either ammonia or methanol.

Watch: How methanol is a future fuel for clean energy

22/12/20

Methanol Institute issued a video, focusing on the methanol’s potential as a clean fuel for various applications and how it can be used to meet the growing demand for energy.

Shipping leaders develop standard design for Methanol-powered product tanker

09/12/20

A coalition of major shipping players develops a Joint Industry Project to enable product tanker charterers and shipowners to utilise Methanol as fuel regardless of the cargo carried.

Methanol used as a marine fuel, a clean and safe alternative for Arctic

01/12/20

In light of the controversial issue over the ban of heavy fuel oil (HFO) use in Polar regions, Methanol Institute urges shipping to apply methanol as a “safe, clean” alternative marine fuel.

Germany focuses on ammonia and methanol to deliver green fuel

06/11/20

In an effort to make Europe’s biggest economy climate-neutral by 2050, Germany turned its focus on using ammonia and methanol in order to deliver hydrogen as a clean-burning fuel for industries.

Methanol Institute supports IMO’s thoughts on methanol as marine fuel

05/11/20

The Methanol Institute calls on delegates that will meet during the International Maritime Organization’s upcoming Maritime Safety Committee to approve amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels Code (IGF Code).