Green Methanol: Navigating the Future of Global Maritime Propulsion

While solar and wind energy present promising renewable alternatives, their practical implementation faces limitations in consistent supply and transportation. Emerging research indicates that green Methanol serves as an ideal carrier for renewable energy – effectively storing and transporting green electricity while overcoming renewable energy's logistical challenges.

Green synthetic methanol stands out among alternative fuels due to its high energy density and liquid state at ambient temperature. These properties closely mirror traditional fossil fuels, making storage, transportation, and utilization seamlessly compatible with existing global infrastructure. This compatibility significantly enhances methanol's feasibility as a carbon-neutral Fuel for achieving international decarbonization targets.

Compared to liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol's liquid state at normal temperatures simplifies fuel tank design and construction, delivering substantial cost advantages. The global maritime industry already benefits from practical experience with methanol-powered vessels, particularly in emission control areas where sulfur oxide (SOx) restrictions continue to tighten.

Methanol contains no sulfur, meaning methanol-dual fuel engines only produce sulfides during diesel ignition. Compared to traditional fuel oil engines, methanol-diesel dual fuel engines can meet International Maritime Organization SOx reduction requirements while significantly reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions compared to low-sulfur marine gas oil.

At Farizon, we take advantage of the unique molecular properties of methanol - its oxidation structure enables faster combustion speed and superior combustion characteristics - to develop advanced propulsion systems. Methanol fuel engines can meet the requirements of the currently implemented IMO Tier II and GB 15097-2016 China Phase II regulations, while maintaining operational practicality.

The global infrastructure for methanol has been established at major shipping routes and ports around the world. Most of the developed shipping regions in the world have complete facilities for methanol production, storage and transportation, and refueling, and possess huge production capacity.

As renewable technology advances, bio-methanol and renewable synthetic methanol production are scaling rapidly across continents. Farizon is proud to be at the forefront of this transition, developing propulsion solutions that turn green methanol's potential into practical reality.

Our methanol engines represent more than compliance – they embody our commitment to powering global trade while preserving our planet. Through innovative engineering and global collaboration, we're helping vessel operators navigate toward a carbon-neutral future without compromising performance or reliability.