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What Is Green Methanol — and Why Is Shipping Betting Big on It?

Executive Summary:
Green methanol is rapidly emerging as the maritime sector’s top pick for decarbonization. Unlike ammonia or LNG, green methanol is energy-dense, compatible with existing engine technology, and already being deployed at scale by leaders like Maersk. AER Energy’s bio-methanol platform delivers port-ready, carbon-negative fuel from biomass — meeting IMO 2050 goals with real infrastructure.

What Is Green Methanol?

Green methanol is a clean-burning liquid fuel that can be produced through two primary pathways:

• 💨 E-methanol: Made from captured CO₂ and green hydrogen
• 🌿 Bio-methanol: Derived from biomass-based syngas (AER’s approach)

At AER Energy, we generate ultra-clean syngas from forestry residues, MSW, and agricultural waste, then synthesize bio-methanol with:

• ✅ Verified carbon removal
• ✅ Low lifecycle CO₂ emissions
• ✅ Fuel compatibility for maritime, SAF, and chemicals

Why Shipping Is Betting Big on Methanol

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has mandated a net-zero target by 2050 for global shipping. In response:

• 🚢 Maersk has ordered 25 dual-fuel methanol ships
• ⚓ Global ports from Singapore to Rotterdam are building bunkering infrastructure
• 💵 Methanol-capable engines are now available from MAN, WinGD, and others

Key Reasons for Methanol’s Rise:

• Engine Compatibility: Retrofit or dual-fuel engines available today
• Storage & Handling: Liquid at ambient temperatures
• Infrastructure Ready: Bunkering and supply chain leverage existing systems
• Lower Toxicity: Safer than ammonia in terms of exposure and leakage risk

Methanol vs. Other Maritime Fuels

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     <th style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">Fuel Type</th>
     <th style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">Carbon Intensity (gCO₂e/MJ)</th>
     <th style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">Engine Compatibility</th>
     <th style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">Toxicity / Handling</th>
     <th style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">Availability</th>
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     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">Bio-Methanol (AER)</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;"><strong>-65 to -115</strong> (carbon-negative)</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">✅ Retrofit / Dual-Fuel</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">✅ Low toxicity, liquid fuel</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">✅ Growing pipeline</td>
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     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">Ammonia</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">~0 (green) to +150 (grey)</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">❌ Engines still in testing</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">⚠️ High toxicity and storage risk</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">❌ Infrastructure lagging</td>
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     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">LNG</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">+65 to +75</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">✅ Widely adopted</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">⚠️ Methane slip risk</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">✅ Existing ports equipped</td>
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     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">E-Methanol</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">~0 to -20</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">✅ Compatible</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">✅ Safe</td>
     <td style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;">❌ Limited H₂ availability</td>
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Source: ICCT, IEA, AER Lifecycle LCA (2024)

AER’s Role in the Port-Scale Fuel Transition

AER Energy is deploying modular, port-side methanol systems across Asia-Pacific and beyond. Each unit:

• Produces bio-methanol from biomass or MSW
• Sequesters carbon via biochar or captured CO₂
• Delivers up to 20M litres/year per system
• Includes built-in MRV for credit issuance

These systems are ideal for:

• 🌊 Port cities with green shipping mandates
• 🌾 Biomass-rich coastal regions
• ⚓ Refueling corridors like Singapore, Darwin, or Fiji

Lifecycle Emissions: The Data

Fuel TypeLifecycle CO₂e Emissions (kg CO₂e per GJ)Carbon Credit EligibleFossil Methanol91–100❌ NoLNG (w/ methane slip)74–85❌ NoE-Methanol (EU grid avg)10–40❌ LimitedAER Bio-Methanol–65 to –115 (with sequestration)✅ Yes (Puro.earth, ISO)

Note: AER lifecycle values verified under 2025 MRV-ready methodology.

Why Shipping Likes Methanol — and Why AER Delivers It Better

Maritime operators want:

• A drop-in fuel they can start using now
• Verified carbon credit revenue to offset operational costs
• Supply chains that are decentralized, modular, and port-adaptable

AER delivers all three — without relying on hydrogen imports or food crops.

Conclusion: Methanol’s Moment Has Arrived

Green methanol is no longer experimental. It’s being used today — by Maersk, by ports, and soon by entire nations. AER Energy is building the supply to meet that demand, with real systems, real sequestration, and real climate impact.

Ready to Join the Transition?

• 📄 Download AER’s Maritime Methanol Overview
• 🚢 Submit a Port Fuel Supply Inquiry
• 🤝 Partner on a Local Bio-Methanol Site

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