The American Bureau of Shipping, ENEOS Corp, NYK Line, and SEACOR, have begun a joint study to develop a methanol bunkering and supply chain across the U.S. Gulf Coast, a joint statement from the group reads.
“The four parties aim to establish the first commercial-scale ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operations in the U.S,” a statement reads.
ENEOS will explore the procurement and supply of low-carbon methanol, including green methanol which will be supplied by a company in which ENEOs holds an equity stake, through the Beaver Lake Renewable Energy Project in Louisiana.
NYK will leverage its experience in developing LNG bunkering infrastructure and will provide technical expertise for preparing methanol bunkering vessels.
SEACOR has experience in U.S. Jones Act space as an owner and operator of assets across the U.S. littoral and riverine spaces and also has design, engineering, and construction capabilities.
ABS will provide class and regulatory support to establish methanol bunkering in the U.S.
“Through this initiative, ABS, ENEOS, NYK Line and SEACOR aim to help realize a carbon-neutral future for the maritime industry,” a statement reads.
