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Last week, GENA released the January update of Project Navigator Methanol. See the key highlights below and find more details in the article: • As of January 2026, Project Navigator Methanol tracks 275 renewable and low-carbon methanol projects totaling 58.2 Mt by 2031, including 23.6 Mt of e-methanol, 23.5 Mt of biomethanol, and 11.2 Mt of low-carbon methanol. • The renewable methanol project pipeline increased by 0.7 Mt compared to the previous month. Four projects were added in the current release, while two frozen projects were excluded. • Another biomethanol facility (100 kta) in China has begun production. Operational renewable methanol capacity has reached more than 0.9 Mt, including 0.4 Mt in China, 0.4 Mt in North America, and 0.1 Mt in Europe. • Renewable methanol capacity could reach about 2 Mt in 2026, more than 3 Mt in 2027, and 5-13 Mt by 2030. #Methanol #Biomethanol #Emethanol #Decarbonization #LowCarbon #Shipping #Renewable #Biofuels #Efuels Alexander Döll Chris Chatterton Reinier Grimbergen

𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹 — 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. Developed in collaboration with meOHmare partners, this innovation marks a major step toward climate-neutral shipping. Methanol’s unique combustion properties demanded a complete redesign: from injection systems to turbocharging and engine control. “We have fundamentally redesigned the combustion process, the turbocharging, and the engine control system – and even adapted our test bench infrastructure,” said Johannes M. Dr. Kech, Head of Methanol Engine Development. “This is a genuine world first,” added Dr. Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG. “We are investing specifically in future technologies to open up efficient ways for our customers to reduce CO₂ emissions.” Methanol is clean, biodegradable, and easy to store — making it a promising fuel for ferries, yachts, and supply vessels. With dual-fuel concepts also underway, Rolls-Royce is shaping the future of marine mobility. Find more details in our press release: https://lnkd.in/equZnJzA #MethanolEngine #GreenShipping #SustainablePropulsion #MarineTechnology #FutureFuels #mtuSolutions

I’m thrilled to share with you Episode 33 of Exploring Clean Energy: 'Green Methanol – the emergence of a new Australian industry. With ABEL Energy' My guest is Michael van Baarle, Executive Chairman & Co-founder of ABEL Energy, where we unpack how green methanol could become Australia’s next major export industry. We have a wide-ranging conversation to explore: - What makes methanol such a versatile clean fuel - Its growing role in decarbonising global shipping - Sustainable carbon sourcing and hydrogen integration - ABEL Energy’s Bell Bay project and the path to scale-up - Policy, investment, and technology choices shaping the road to 2029/30 Some key learnings from the episode: - Green methanol offers a pragmatic, scalable pathway for decarbonising heavy transport and shipping. - Australia’s renewable resources give it a genuine edge in low-cost hydrogen and sustainable carbon feedstocks. - Methanol’s liquid form makes it easier and cheaper to store, transport, and retrofit into existing infrastructure. - Policy clarity and investment certainty will be critical to accelerate projects. - Scaling early projects is essential to unlock cost reductions and global competitiveness by 2030. Here is the smart link for the podcast: https://lnkd.in/gjB6JNcX (or it’s accessible wherever you get your podcasts) And to view on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gRzyMukk We hope you enjoy it! Smart Energy Council ABEL Energy John Grimes Stellar Recruitment 🌟 Nicole Picone Michael van Baarle

This week, all eyes are on London 👀 The International Maritime Organization’s extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is underway and the stakes couldn't be higher. Member states are deciding whether to adopt the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) — a global plan to decarbonize global shipping by 2050. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝐍𝐙𝐅 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭? 👉 A global framework that applies equally across the sector. 👉 Clear targets to guide countries and industry toward decarbonization. 👉 A financial measure to drive investment in alternative fuels and infrastructure. Our Managing Director for Europe & IMO Felicia Mester and Senior Maritime Advisor kjeld Aabo together with Methanol Institute ‘s members are on the ground in London, engaging with stakeholders to ensure shipping’s energy transition stays on course. Methanol producers are ready to deliver. Today, there is already enough methanol available to fuel the ships in operation. More than 250 low-carbon, bio-, and e-methanol projects are under development worldwide, with significant new volumes expected by 2027–2028. By 2030, between 7 and 14 million tonnes of renewable and low-carbon methanol could be available globally — proof that the fuels to power this transition are already on their way. Adopting the NZF would mark the most significant milestone yet in shipping’s decarbonization journey, providing certainty, boosting investment, and creating millions of clean energy jobs worldwide. It’s a once-in-a-generation chance to give the sector a clear direction and to set an example for other industries to follow. 🧭 🔗 Read our statement: https://lnkd.in/e8r_8qTe #MethanolInstitute #IMO #Methanol #AlternativeFuels #Shipping #EnergyTransition