March 30, Shanghai Port made history by completing the first-ever bulk bunkering of domestically-produced green methanol, supplying 2,900 tons to the newly delivered 9000 TEU methanol-powered container ship“HMM Green”.
This milestone marks a major step forward for China’s green fuel ambitions — and for the global maritime industry looking for scalable, low-carbon solutions.
Unlike earlier symbolic trials using imported volumes, this bunkering used homegrown green methanol produced in Inner Mongolia, delivered via a mature national logistics network, and enabled by the full chain of “storage, transport, and supply” capabilities at Shanghai Port.
Shanghai is now not just a port, but an emerging Green Marine Fuel Hub — combining:
National energy resource coordination
Institutional innovation ("Shanghai Standard" for methanol bunkering)
Strong bunkering infrastructure and regulatory support
Integration with future trading platforms (e.g. the upcoming methanol marine fuel exchange in Lingang)
As the global demand for clean fuel outpaces current supply, China's vast renewable potential — from solar to wind to biomass — could unlock the affordability and availability the industry has been waiting for.
The successful fueling of HMM Green is more than a technical achievement — it's a signal that China is ready to lead in the next phase of green shipping.
by Xinde Marine News Pang Kai
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