- The Methanol Institute has welcomed the announcement that A.P. Moller – Maersk will operate the world’s first carbon neutral liner vessel by 2023.
- Maersk’s methanol feeder vessel will have a capacity of around 2000 TEU and be deployed in one of its intra-regional networks.
- While the vessel will be able to operate on standard VLSFO, the plan is to operate the vessel on carbon neutral e-methanol or sustainable bio-methanol from day one.
- Both the methanol-fuelled feeder vessel and the decision to install dual fuel engines on future newbuildings are part of Maersk’s ongoing fleet replacement.
A recent news article written by Nicholas Woodroof, Assistant Editor and published in the Hydrocarbon Engineering website reveals that Maersk’s announcement on use of renewable methanol has been welcomed by Methanol Institute.
Maersk, once again the industry leader
Chris Chatterton, Chief Operating Officer of the Methanol Institute, said: “Maersk is once again showing industry leadership in adopting renewable Methanol as a key plank in its strategy towards carbon neutrality. Methanol is proven as a clean, efficient and safe marine fuel that offers immediate decarbonisation benefits to vessel operators with substantial net GHG reductions, full compliance with IMO2020 and a pathway that leads to net carbon neutrality as production of renewable Methanol grows.”
Adequate supply of carbon neutral methanol
It will be a significant challenge to source an adequate supply of carbon neutral methanol within our timeline to pioneer this technology.
Maersk’s success relies on customers embracing this groundbreaking product and strengthened collaboration with fuel manufacturers, technology partners and developers to ramp up production fast enough.
They believe our aspiration to put the world’s first carbon neutral liner vessel in operation by 2023 is the best way to kick start the rapid scaling of carbon neutral fuels we will need.
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Source : Hydrocarbon Engineering
