U.K.'s First Commercial Biomethanol Bunkering Service Launches at Port of Immingham

Executive Summary

• Exolum, Methanex Corporation, and Ørsted announced the launch of the United Kingdom’s first commercially ready biomethanol storage and bunkering service at the Port of Immingham.
• The service will supply ISCC‑certified biomethanol to Ørsted’s North Sea offshore wind farm maintenance vessels, delivering up to an 80 % reduction in greenhouse‑gas emissions versus conventional marine fuels.
• The initiative positions the partners as pioneers in low‑carbon maritime fuel infrastructure and supports UK government targets to cut shipping emissions by 30 % by 2030 and 80 % by 2040.

Key Details

• Partners & Roles – Exolum provides storage and fuelling infrastructure at its Immingham terminal; Methanex supplies the biomethanol; Ørsted will be the first customer, using the fuel for its service‑operation vessels.
• Location – Port of Immingham, the UK’s largest cargo port, serving as a strategic hub for energy and bulk material flows.
• Fuel Specification – ISCC‑certified biomethanol produced at Methanex’s U.S. Gulf Coast facilities from waste‑derived feedstocks (organic municipal solid waste).
• Environmental Impact – Biomethanol offers up to an 80 % reduction in GHG emissions compared with conventional marine fuels, contributing to the UK’s roadmap of a 30 % emission cut by 2030 and 80 % by 2040 for domestic shipping.
• Market Significance – First commercially ready biomethanol bunkering service in the UK, creating a new low‑carbon fuel supply chain for maritime transport.
• Quotes – Executives from Exolum, Ørsted, Methanex, and Associated British Ports highlighted the project’s role in accelerating decarbonisation of hard‑to‑abate sectors and supporting clean‑energy ambitions.

Notable Quotes

• “This is a groundbreaking project for Exolum… to transform one of the most difficult sectors of today's economy to decarbonize.” – Stephen Land, North‑West Europe Chief Executive, Exolum
• “Ørsted is pleased to be the first to fuel its service‑operation vessels with biomethanol… a step towards our vision of creating a world that runs entirely on green energy.” – Mika Bärlund, Lead Category Manager, Ørsted
• “Methanex is proud to supply the biomethanol for this milestone initiative… accelerate the transition to low‑carbon shipping.” – Stuart McCall, VP, Low Carbon Global Market Development, Methanex

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