In collaboration with Stena Line, DFDS, Ørsted and Liquid Wind, the Gothenburg Port Authority aims to create the first electromethanol (e-fuels) hub in Europe.
“We are very pleased to have been able to get to this point. This is a prime example of companies committed to the decarbonisation of the shipping industry lining up their green agendas towards a common goal that is working in the favor of all involved,” said Elvir Dzanic, CEO at the Gothenburg Port Authority.
Through this collaboration, the parties are committed to creating an eMethanol value chain aiming to have access to significant quantities of eMethanol in the Port of Gothenburg by 2025.
“We are excited that customers, suppliers and competitors alike show commitment and collaborate to decarbonise our industry. With eMethanol from this partnership, DFDS is adding a new e-fuel possibility to deliver on our promise to operate a green vessel by 2025,” said Torben Carlsen, CEO of DFDS.
“This partnership is yet another proof point of our dedication to reduce our carbon footprint. We cannot achieve this on our own – a strategic collaboration across the value chain will be a win-win for all stakeholders in this exciting project,” noted Niclas Mårtensson, Stena Line CEO.
It should be noted that the Liquid Wind and Ørsteds eMethanol production facility FlagshipONE is in late-stage development and approaching a final investment decision.
It will be the largest e-fuel facility in the world, producing 50,000 tons of e-Methanol per year.
In April, the Gothenburg Port Authority published general methanol operating regulations for ship-to-ship bunkering.
”Together with these brave first movers we are now well on the way to establishing the Port of Gothenburg as the primary bunkering hub for future marine fuels in northern Europe, and we are convinced that more ship owners and fuel producers will join us in this journey of decarbonization,” commented Christoffer Lillhage, senior business development manager energy at the authority of the Swedish port.
