Challenges And Opportunities For Methanol As Marine Fuel

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While LNG, methanol, and ammonia are increasingly used as alternative fuels in the maritime industry, challenges remain.

Adopting Methanol 

Maersk is leading the way in the adoption of methanol as a marine fuel to achieve its decarbonization goals. Some key points can be seen as follows: 

  • Methanol offers several advantages, including speed, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, making it a promising alternative to traditional fossil fuels.
  • Maersk is actively pursuing methanol as a key fuel source and has made significant progress in securing long-term supply agreements.
  • While methanol presents a viable solution, challenges remain in developing a robust and sustainable methanol value chain.
  • ABS has published a bunkering advisory to ensure the safe handling of methanol fuel.
  • Methanol is expected to be a crucial part of the future fuel mix, alongside other alternative fuels.

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