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When one thinks of biofuels, one would think of liquid biofuels like FAME or HVO, and more recently Biomethane. But would a ship be able to run on solid biomass? Well four companies seem to think its possible and have affirmed through a MoU to develop one such ship. "A biomass fuel plant would use a gasifier to combust biomass at high temperatures and create and contain gases including carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and methane. These gases would then be used to power a generator which could propel the bioship and also provide a proportion of its internal power. Under the agreement, NYK Line will provide its knowledge on the decarbonization of maritime transport, while NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers will give its insights on marine transportation of biomass pellets. Meanwhile, Tsuneishi Shipbuilding will work on ship design and construction and biomass fuel systems. The installation of a biomass fuel plant could see a 22% reduction in well-to-wake carbon emissions in bioships when compared to using fossil fuels, according to NYK. If this development is successful, the companies will jointly study the possibility of building a bioship by the end of 2029." This is an interesting concept, perhaps harking back to the steam era. However, I have some questions: 1. Would the crew requirement to operate such a vessel be greater or fewer than those using internal combustion engines/fuel cells/battery power? What additional training would be required for the crew? 2. A reduction in well-to-wake carbon emissions sounds good, but how about emissions of NOx, Methane and Particulate matter? 3. How would operators ensure availability of sustainable biomass (ie. sawdust and wood pellets) without causing indirect change in land usage? I am happy to see that there seems to be diversity in alternative fuels like biofuels. However, just like many solutions, some blanks need to be clearly filled, in order to see the potential of a solid biomass powered ship. What are your thoughts on this? Feel free to comment below. #ammonia #biofuels #hydrogen #methanol #sustainableshipping #decarbonisation

Methanol engine secures bulker orders Japan’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd has ordered three MAN B&W 7G50ME-C9.6-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) main engines in connection with the building of three 81 200 DWT bulk carriers for Danish shipping company, J. Lauritzen. Each engine will feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGRBP (Exhaust Gas Recirculation ByPass) emissions-reduction technology. MITSUI E&S will build the engines in Japan. Bjarne Foldager, Head of Two-Stroke Business, MAN Energy Solutions, said: “We are currently experiencing a wave of ME-LGIM orders and it is great to see such a respected company as J. Lauritzen joining the decarbonisation journey. While car carriers have been to the fore recently, we ultimately expect methanol to figure prominently as a future fuel across all vessel segments and these newbuildings will be capable of trading carbon-neutrally when powered by green methanol and bio-fuel oils. We value this collaboration with J. Lauritzen and appreciate the trust it has placed in us.” https://bit.ly/481LVbI #methanol #sustainability #efuel #futurefuel #altfuel #marine #maritime

Methanol engine secures bulker orders Japan’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd has ordered three MAN B&W 7G50ME-C9.6-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) main engines in connection with the building of three 81 200 DWT bulk carriers for Danish shipping company, J. Lauritzen. Each engine will feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGRBP (Exhaust Gas Recirculation ByPass) emissions-reduction technology. MITSUI E&S will build the engines in Japan. Bjarne Foldager, Head of Two-Stroke Business, MAN Energy Solutions, said: “We are currently experiencing a wave of ME-LGIM orders and it is great to see such a respected company as J. Lauritzen joining the decarbonisation journey. While car carriers have been to the fore recently, we ultimately expect methanol to figure prominently as a future fuel across all vessel segments and these newbuildings will be capable of trading carbon-neutrally when powered by green methanol and bio-fuel oils. We value this collaboration with J. Lauritzen and appreciate the trust it has placed in us.” https://bit.ly/481LVbI #methanol #sustainability #efuel #futurefuel #altfuel #marine #maritime

Methanol engine secures bulker orders Japan’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd has ordered three MAN B&W 7G50ME-C9.6-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) main engines in connection with the building of three 81 200 DWT bulk carriers for Danish shipping company, J. Lauritzen. Each engine will feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGRBP (Exhaust Gas Recirculation ByPass) emissions-reduction technology. MITSUI E&S will build the engines in Japan. Bjarne Foldager, Head of Two-Stroke Business, MAN Energy Solutions, said: “We are currently experiencing a wave of ME-LGIM orders and it is great to see such a respected company as J. Lauritzen joining the decarbonisation journey. While car carriers have been to the fore recently, we ultimately expect methanol to figure prominently as a future fuel across all vessel segments and these newbuildings will be capable of trading carbon-neutrally when powered by green methanol and bio-fuel oils. We value this collaboration with J. Lauritzen and appreciate the trust it has placed in us.” https://bit.ly/481LVbI #methanol #sustainability #efuel #futurefuel #altfuel #marine #maritime

ABS and AL Group to Study Methanol Fuel Conversion for Bulker. This one is good. ABS and Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP, member of the AL Group, have signed a joint development project to study the feasibility of converting the fuel system of an ultramax bulk carrier, from conventional diesel to methanol. The study is focused on a series of up to eight ABS Classed ultramax bulk carriers ordered for construction in the New Hantong Shipyard, China, for AL Group. “Converting vessel propulsion systems to take advantage of the decarbonization potential afforded by methanol is going to be an important part of the industry’s green energy transition. It is great to work with forward-thinking partners like AL Group to support their development of a modern fleet with operations,” said John McDonald, ABS President and COO. https://bit.ly/3t3319V #methanol #efuel #energy #sustainable #energytransition #futurefuel #cleanfuel #alternativefuel #marine #maritime

CMA CGM readies methanol retrofits CMA CGM has signed up a series of containerships for a methanol dual-fuel revamp in China, joining the likes of Maersk, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd. The French carrier has earmarked its conventionally-fuelled 9,300 teu ships for the project at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. The world’s third-largest liner ordered its first six methanol-powered boxships at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC) in 2022, which was followed by a dozen newbuilds at South Korea’s Hyundai Samho, six at Jiangnan Shipyard and eight more units at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding. The Rodolphe Saadé-led CMA CGM recently signed a deal with Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar to explore long-term green shipping fuel offtake contracts. The cooperation will facilitate the deployment of CMA CGM’s new generation of dual-fuel ships ready to use biofuels and e-fuels based on methane and methanol, of which 35 are currently in fleet and 84 in order. In 2023, methanol became a popular alternative fuel option for ships, with around the same number of orders being received as for those that could run on LNG. https://bit.ly/3SDV2KW #methanol #marine #sustainable #futurefuel #efuel #lowcarbon #tomorrowsfuel

CMA CGM readies methanol retrofits CMA CGM has signed up a series of containerships for a methanol dual-fuel revamp in China, joining the likes of Maersk, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd. The French carrier has earmarked its conventionally-fuelled 9,300 teu ships for the project at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. The world’s third-largest liner ordered its first six methanol-powered boxships at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC) in 2022, which was followed by a dozen newbuilds at South Korea’s Hyundai Samho, six at Jiangnan Shipyard and eight more units at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding. The Rodolphe Saadé-led CMA CGM recently signed a deal with Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar to explore long-term green shipping fuel offtake contracts. The cooperation will facilitate the deployment of CMA CGM’s new generation of dual-fuel ships ready to use biofuels and e-fuels based on methane and methanol, of which 35 are currently in fleet and 84 in order. In 2023, methanol became a popular alternative fuel option for ships, with around the same number of orders being received as for those that could run on LNG. https://bit.ly/3SDV2KW #methanol #marine #sustainable #futurefuel #efuel #lowcarbon #tomorrowsfuel

After Maersk, MOL keeps their following strategy on that green way "MOL Group aims to have 90 LNG/methanol-fueled vessels in service by 2030 as part of its efforts to reduce its emissions while also adopting clean alternative fuels in its fleet. With growing worldwide interest in methanol fuel as a promising clean energy source, MOL believes the early adoption of a vessel will promote its initiatives to secure the necessary capacity, not only in terms of fleet planning of methanol dual-fuel vessels but also in the procurement of low and decarbonized methanol fuel." https://lnkd.in/gJrXiGb3

How do you cut an elephant into pieces? Read on... The ship.energy #Marine #Energy #Transition #Forum (#METF23) session on energising #shipping’s #supplychain focused on the evolution of #fossil-based #bunker #fuels to #synthetic and #e-fuels, looking at #LNG, #biofuel, #methanol and #ammonia. Michael Schaap, Commercial Director Marine at Titan looked at LNG now and LBM/E-LNG going forward. Giorgio Guadagna, Business Partner – Sustainability & Decarbonisation at Stolt Tankers outlined his company’s #Carbon #Insetting Program, while Barend van Schalkwyk, Business Development Director – Marine, at OCI Global, looked at green methanol’s role in #maritime #decarbonisation. Christian Jones, Marine LNG Business Development Manager at Shell covered decarbonising LNG, while Håkon Skjerstad, CEO at AZANE Fuel Solutions, looked at building the world’s first ammonia #bunkering network. With perhaps the most unusual title, How to Cut an Elephant into Pieces – the bunker suppliers’ role in the transition, Maria Skipper Schwenn, Director of Environmental Regulatory and Public Affairs Group Commercial at Bunker Holding A/S, spoke about the complexities of the regulatory landscape and the pricing, availability, operational and other roadblocks in the transition to alternative fuels - which can be overwhelming for smaller shipping companies, for whom no one size fits all, but which can offer opportunities for fuel suppliers and traders if they are able to ‘connect the dots’ and simplify the fuel buying process for their customers. #bunkering #zerocarbon #zeroemissions #netzero #maritime Petrospot Limited Bunkerspot Lesley Bankes-Hughes

CMA CGM readies methanol retrofits CMA CGM has signed up a series of containerships for a methanol dual-fuel revamp in China, joining the likes of Maersk, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd. The French carrier has earmarked its conventionally-fuelled 9,300 teu ships for the project at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. The world’s third-largest liner ordered its first six methanol-powered boxships at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC) in 2022, which was followed by a dozen newbuilds at South Korea’s Hyundai Samho, six at Jiangnan Shipyard and eight more units at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding. The Rodolphe Saadé-led CMA CGM recently signed a deal with Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar to explore long-term green shipping fuel offtake contracts. The cooperation will facilitate the deployment of CMA CGM’s new generation of dual-fuel ships ready to use biofuels and e-fuels based on methane and methanol, of which 35 are currently in fleet and 84 in order. In 2023, methanol became a popular alternative fuel option for ships, with around the same number of orders being received as for those that could run on LNG. https://bit.ly/3SDV2KW #methanol #marine #sustainable #futurefuel #efuel #lowcarbon #tomorrowsfuel