“This journey is an important step in our efforts to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, as it will allow us to gain the necessary operational experience with the new engines and fuel ahead of the arrival of our larger methanol-enabled vessels in the coming years,” said Morten Bo Christiansen, Head of Energy Transition, A.P. Moller-Maersk.
Ahmed El-Hoshy, CEO of OCI Global who produced the green methanol, added:
“The successful bunkering is a testament to the collaboration of all the partners involved and we look forward to fueling more journeys on green methanol from now on.”
The extraordinary project is the result of a collaboration between the Ulsan Port Authority, Maersk, OCI Global, Odfjell and other partners, with the support of the Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Ulsan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries.*
Green methanol can reduce Sulfur Oxides (Sox), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions by more than 95%, and NOx by up to 80% compared to conventional marine fuels, and can be carbon neutral on a lifecycle basis.
The pilot event has inspired the ambitions at OTK:
“We will continue to expand our expertise in decarbonization and eco-friendly fuel supply chain businesses as part of our role as a key hub terminal in Northeast Asia. We look forward to welcoming more energy-efficient and greener fuel vessels in the years to come. In the meantime, we wish the pioneer ship and crew all the best on this historic maiden voyage.”
- Joseph Kim
James Farmer, President, CEO of Maersk Korea on the historic event:
*Picture: The partners involved in the pilot project gather at the port side. Representatives include the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF), Ulsan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries (Ulsan MOF), Ulsan Port Authorities (UPA), Maersk Korea, OCI Global, KC&A, Korean Register (KRS), Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Korea Bio Energy Association (KBEA), Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Odfjell Terminals Korea.