In Spain, Cepsa has signed an agreement with Evos, a liquid energy and chemical products storage company with several centers in strategic locations in Europe, to allow the storage of green methanol, which Cepsa will produce, at Evos facilities in Algeciras and Rotterdam. The collaboration, which also provides for the storage of green ammonia at […]
In China, Maersk said its methanol-enabled vessel “Astrid Mærsk” arrived at Yangshan port in Shanghai, for the first green methanol bunkering with simultaneous cargo and bunkering operations in China. This achievement was made possible in partnership with the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG). “Astrid Mærsk” sailed from Yokohama, Japan to Shanghai after having its naming […]
In Thailand, the Bangkok Post reports PTT may invest $84.7 million in a green methanol facility. ThyssenKrupp Uhde conducted the front-end feasibility study for the proposed 100,00 metric tons per year of green methanol from captured carbon dioxide but it could scale up to 2 million tons per year, nearly triple the 700,000 tons of […]
In Australia, Abel Energy said it is accelerating the potential construction of a methanol manufacturing plant at the Cleveland Bay Industrial Park located in the Townsville State Development Area to produce 400,000 tons per annum of green methanol. Abel Energy is seeking to export green methanol through the Port of Townsville and provide green methanol […]
In China, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Shenergy Group signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to jointly promote the development of green energy businesses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and both domestic and international markets. This includes enhancing the production capacity of green methanol and exploring markets for green energy, such […]
In Germany, E4MeWi research association is currently demonstrating how effectively green methanol can be produced in the future in a container plant at the Bitterfeld-Wolfen Chemical Park. Methanol is regarded as a key technology for defossilizing shipping and aviation and also for freeing the chemical industry from its dependence on crude oil. The project compares […]
In Paraguay, Agencia IP reported that a group of Austrian investors aim to invest $ 75 million in Paraguay, with a projection of $ 500 million, to install a green methanol plant for export to the European market. According to the report, the goal is to produce 1,500,000 liters of methanol. According to the planning, […]
In Germany, Hamburg-based energy company Mabanaft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TUI Cruises to supply green methanol in the future. The cooperation between Mabanaft and TUI Cruises kicks off with a methanol delivery for the Mein Schiff 7. Over the next few years, TUI Cruises intends to add further dual-fuel methanol-ready cruise […]
In Japan, A.P. Moller-Maersk announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC). This collaborative agreement will focus on the development of green methanol bunkering infrastructure in Yokohama as Maersk’s 16,000 TEU green methanol-powered container vessels will be delivered since 2024. Maersk has […]
In China, Xinde Marine News reported that Shanghai International Port Co., Ltd. (SIPG) and Evergreen Marine Corp. signed a Memorandum of Understanding on green methanol fuel supply to ships in the Port of Shanghai. According to the agreement, SIPG will provide green methanol procurement, supply and refueling services for Evergreen’s dual-fuel methanol ships which will […]
