Thematic Research
ATTENTION ALL SHIPPING — METHANOL GAINS MOMENTUM
Industry background research — Available to all professional investors under MiFID II as a minor non-monetary benefit
Methanol is rapidly emerging as a key shipping fuel to meet tightening emission regulations at the IMO and in Europe. Unlike most alternative fuels, methanol offers a proven, scalable option with both existing and retrofit capabilities and the flexibility to shift from grey methanol today to green methanol in the future. This flexibility and existing global infrastructure make methanol uniquely well-suited to a smooth, cost-effective transition toward decarbonised shipping — positioning it as one of the most practical routes to cut emissions and comply with new policies already being adopted.
Key Highlights:
• Immediate and Scalable: Methanol-fueled vessels can comply with new rules without waiting for unproven solutions.
• Flexible Future: Easily blends grey and green methanol to achieve increasing emissions reductions targets.
• Major Opportunity: Total addressable market of 179 Mt annually by 2050 — nearly double today’s methanol demand.
This research paper explores the market dynamics, vessel types adopting methanol, detailed IMO and EU regulations, and the future outlook for green methanol deployment.
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