Auramarine launches methanol fuel supply system

Auramarine Ltd has invested in the development of the first Methanol Fuel Supply Units to meet the demand for methanol as a promising future fuel. The units are suitable for both two-stroke and four-stroke engines and can be adapted to suit the conversion of existing engines to dual-fuel methanol operation. The company has received substantial

Robert Allan signs a contract with UZMAR for methanol-fueled tugboats

UZMAR Shipyard and Robert Allan Ltd have signed an agreement for the design and build of a new series of methanol-fueled tugboats. These new designs, exclusive to UZMAR, represent a new generation of lower emission tugs that owners are demanding to meet CO2 reduction targets. The agreement was signed for four new designs. The new

Methanol the future proof marine fuel

With the technological and regulatory challenges associated with burning methanol as a bunker fuel largely resolved, it’s time for the industry to move forward, as Maersk has done, and get ready to go green with methanol. That was the view widely expressed at our “Rise of Methanol As A Future Proof Marine Fuel” seminar held

India targets to obtain 500GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030

India’s non-fossil energy capacity is projected to reach 500GW by 2030 stated Niti Aayog member VK Saraswat while addressing the Norway-India Business Summit 2022 organised by CII in collaboration with the Embassy of Norway. This will also help India achieve half of its energy requirements by further facilitating a reduction of carbon footprint approximately by

Alfa Laval joins the Methanol Institute

As an enabler in the marine industry’s transition to green methanol as fuel, Alfa Laval is pleased to become a member of the Methanol Institute. Founded in 1989, the Methanol Institute serves as the global trade association for the methanol industry, representing the world’s leading methanol producers, distributors and technology companies. The Methanol Institute works

Researchers found catalytic carbon dioxide reduction to methanol

Researchers at Stockholm University have for the first time been able to study the surface of a copper-zinc catalyst when carbon dioxide is reduced to methanol. The results are published in the scientific journal Science. A better knowledge of the catalytic process and the possibility of finding even more efficient materials opens the door for

LR awards AiP to e1 Marine’s methanol to hydrogen generator

e1 Marine M-series methanol to hydrogen generator has received Approval in Principle (AiP) for marine applications from Lloyd’s Register, a leading class society. The AiP represents an important landmark for demonstrating the compliance of e1 Marine’s technology with all applicable regulations, codes, and standards. This will act as a springboard for enabling the demonstration of

Seminar -The rise of methanol as future proof fuel

A seminar was organised by Sea Commerce Consulting and Institute of Marine Engineers of India (IMEI) with support from FedCom, Methanex Corporation, Methanol Institute, along with the classification societies ABS and IRS on April 29, 2022 at Banquet Hall MCA, at Bandra in Mumbai. It was a hybrid event conducted with title “The rise of

IOC introduces methanol-blended petrol M15

Indian Oil Corp (IOC) rolled out M15 petrol with a 15% blend of methanol over petrol on a pilot basis in Assam’s Tinsukia district. In the presence of Niti Aayog member VK Saraswat and IOC chairman SM Vaidya, Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameswar Teli on Saturday launched the M15 petrol.

Esvagt contracts Cemre Shipyard to build green fuel SOV

Danish offshore shipping player Esvagt has contracted Turkey’s Cemre Shipyard to build the world’s first service operation vessel (SOV) that can operate on green fuels. The vessel will be powered by batteries and dual-fuel and pure methanol engines, and be capable of sailing on renewable e-methanol produced from wind energy and biogenic carbon, which should