Methanol
Everllence claims ‘world’s first’ methanol engine retrofit onboard COSCO boxship
German engine maker Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions) has completed what it hails as “the world’s first” conversion of its two-stroke engine to dual-fuel methanol running, following the sea trials wrap-up of a 20,000 TEU containership owned by China’s COSCO Shipping Lines. As informed, the
Rolls-Royce: “World’s first” pure methanol marine engine aces test
Power and propulsion solutions provider Rolls-Royce has completed testing of what is said to be “the world’s first” high-speed marine engine powered exclusively by methanol.
Topsoe’s SOEC technology picked for Forestal’s Triskelion e-methanol project in Spain
Danish technology company Topsoe has signed an offtake agreement to provide its solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) technology for Spanish shipping and chemicals company Forestal del Atlántico’s Triskelion e-methanol plant in Galicia, Spain.
ElbOil teams up with Chinese companies to drive green methanol expansion
ElbOil has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shandong Shunli Hydrogen Energy Technology, a subsidiary of Henan Shuncheng Group, and Shanghai Wenji Biotechnology, which is responsible for domestic trade procedures, to support the future production and distribution of green methanol.
Steel cut for Fratelli Cosulich’s third methanol-ready bunker tanker
Italian maritime transportation group Fratelli Cosulich has hit a new milestone in the construction of its methanol-ready IMO II bunker tankers with the steel cutting ceremony for the third vessel.
Equinor and partners looking into Nordics’ first large-scale waste-to-methanol plant
Norwegian energy giant Equinor and NG Nordic-owned Mana have formed an early-stage strategic partnership to explore the potential development of the Nordics’ first large-scale waste-to-methanol project at Mongstad complex, with the support of sustainable technology solutions provider NEXTCHEM.
‘World’s largest’ cable laying vessel launches, sea trials on schedule
Jan De Nul has launched its first XL cable-laying vessel (CLV), Fleeming Jenkin, with the final vessel construction phase now starting, including sea trials. Jan De Nul announced in October 2023 that it had placed an order for Fleeming Jenkin at China’s CMHI Haimen shipyard, followed by an order for
Turkish-built, methanol-powered subsea vessel faces deferred delivery
The delivery of a next-generation subsea vessel being built at the Turkish Sefine Shipyard for Norway’s Eidesvik Offshore and Agalas has been delayed for the third quarter of 2026, instead of the initial plan for early next year. The 100-meter-long Viking Vigor will be powered by methanol and, upon
Norwegian Cruise Line and Repsol ink long-term renewable marine fuels deal
Cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) and Spanish multi-energy player Repsol have established “an unprecedent long-term relationship within the cruise industry” with a landmark 8-year agreement covering supply of renewable marine fuels at the Port of Barcelona.
Aasen Shipping takes delivery of new hybrid methanol-ready self-discharger
Norwegian shipping company Aasen Shipping has taken delivery of a new hybrid methanol-ready self-discharging general cargo vessel, Aasvaer.
Liquid Wind set to commercialize FlagshipTHREE e-fuel facility
Swedish e-fuel plant developer Liquid Wind has reached a new milestone in the development of its large-scale facility in Umeå, FlagshipTHREE, having finalized agreements for its commercialization.
Stena Line’s newest methanol-ready hybrid ferry gears up for maiden voyage
Swedish ferry company Stena Line has held a naming ceremony for its newest methanol-ready NewMax hybrid vessel, Stena Connecta, ahead of its maiden voyage.
CMA CGM’s newest methanol dual-fuel boxship christened in South Korea
France-based maritime transport heavyweight CMA CGM has held a naming ceremony for its brand-new dual-fuel container vessel powered by methanol. According to the company’s social media post, the 13,000 TEU vessel was formally christened CMA CGM Helium at a yard in South Korea. The newbuilding—which
HIF Global’s e-fuels facility in Chile receives EU RFNBO certification
U.S.-based e-fuels company HIF Global’s Haru Oni facility, located in the Magallanes region of Chile, has received the EU Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) certification for the 2025/26 fiscal year.