Shipping is a carbon-intensive sector
Outlook 2022: Maritime can decarbonise with methanol
The industry faces challenges in adopting new technologies, but methanol could offer a near-term solution
Methanol is increasingly becoming a viable contributor in shipping’s drive for a clean, sustainable fuel mix. It also provides the experience necessary for the development of stronger marine fuel standards on the journey to decarbonisation. Using methanol produced from natural gas offers a proven reduction of NOx and SOx emissions, and by producing methanol from renewable sources shipping can substantially reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. So far, 12 methanol-powered ships are already in operation, with another ten on order. Research is striving to rapidly scale up methanol availability in terms of infrastructure as well as onboard applications and installations. International Marit
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