Ethanol


Singapore-Rotterdam GDSC partners at a SMW workshop. May 8, 2026
Shipping Corridor partners convene to discuss decarbonisation and digitalisation  

Participants examine voluntary market mechanisms, book-and-claim concepts and sustainable fuels.
Marine Money 2026 forum. April 27, 2026
AET outlines multi-fuel decarbonisation strategy at Marine Money 2026  

Tanker operator highlights innovative commercial arrangements with charterers to share decarbonisation risks and rewards.
Type Approval from RINA for Methanol Superstorage. April 23, 2026
SRC Group’s Methanol Superstorage has received RINA Type Approval  

Space-efficient fuel tank system has gained formal certification, enabling methanol adoption without sacrificing storage capacity.
Shipping groups logos. April 21, 2026
Shipping groups urge IMO to agree global GHG rules ahead of critical meeting  

Seven industry associations call for unified approach to avoid overlapping regional decarbonization schemes.
Morten Thomas Jacobsen, GEA. April 17, 2026
Global Ethanol Association to present on ethanol marine fuel at London shipping expo  

Morten Thomas Jacobsen will discuss ethanol fuel trials and maritime decarbonisation challenges in June.
Engine retrofit report 2026 graphic. March 30, 2026
Retrofit capability expands as regulatory uncertainty slows alternative-fuel conversions  

Lloyd’s Register warns delayed conversions could compress demand into a narrower, costlier timeframe as the fleet ages.
Ethanol and methanol workshop graphic. March 27, 2026
IBIA to host workshop on ethanol and methanol marine fuels during Singapore Maritime Week  

Half-day event will examine alcohol-based fuel pathways and integration into shipping’s multi-fuel landscape.
WinGD methanol and ethanol webinar invitation. March 24, 2026
WinGD to host webinar on methanol- and ethanol-flexible fuel engine technology  

Engine manufacturer will discuss market outlook, regulations and operational experience with alcohol-based marine fuels.
Everllence ME-LGIE engine. February 26, 2026
Everllence and Vale partner on ethanol-powered marine engine development  

Brazilian mining company to develop dual-fuel ethanol engines based on ME-LGI platform.
Vessels at sea render. February 9, 2026
Kongsberg Maritime to design and equip four methanol-ready tankers for Transpetro  

Norwegian firm wins NOK 300m contract for Brazilian-built vessels through Consórcio MareNova partnership.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) logo. February 6, 2026
Thoen Bio Energy joins Global Ethanol Association  

Shipping group with Brazilian ethanol ties becomes member as association plans export-focused project group.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and Growth Energy logo side by side. February 5, 2026
Growth Energy joins Global Ethanol Association as new member  

US biofuel trade association represents nearly 100 biorefineries and over half of US ethanol production.
VPS: 2025 Marine Fuel Review. January 26, 2026
2025 Marine Fuel Review | Steve Bee, VPS  

VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director analyses fuel quality data from the past year.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and SQ Group logo side by side. December 30, 2025
Jinan Shengquan Group joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

Chinese bio-based materials group joins new industry body promoting ethanol for energy security and emissions reduction.
CMA CGM Antigone vessel. December 23, 2025
Bureau Veritas classes first methanol dual-fuel boxship as CMA CGM takes delivery  

The 15,000-teu CMA CGM Antigone was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard in China.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and Vale logo side by side. December 12, 2025
Vale joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

Brazilian mining company becomes founding member of association focused on ethanol use in maritime sector.
Everllence’s 21/31DF-M engine render. December 10, 2025
Everllence confirms ethanol operation on 21/31 four-stroke engine  

Engine builder says tests in Denmark validated fuel flexibility of methanol-capable platform.
Laura Mærsk vessel. December 8, 2025
Maersk to trial 50% ethanol blend on dual-fuel methanol vessel  

Shipping line plans higher-ethanol-content tests following initial 10% blend trial on Laura Maersk.
Savonetta Sun vessel. December 3, 2025
Methanol marine fuel reaches high technical readiness but faces cost barriers, DNV reports  

Classification society finds over 450 methanol-capable vessels operating or on order globally.
WinGD X-DF Dual-Fuel Engine illustration. December 3, 2025
WinGD launches high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine for container ships  

Swiss engine designer targets ultra-large container vessel market with 2028 delivery plans.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and Edeniq, Inc. logo side by side. November 27, 2025
Edeniq joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

Analytical technology firm to support ethanol-driven solutions across fuels and chemicals sectors.
Methanol fuel safety guidelines graphic. November 13, 2025
ClassNK updates methanol fuel guidelines as alcohol-fuelled ship orders rise  

Japanese classification society releases revised safety requirements for methyl and ethyl alcohol-fuelled vessels.
Berkel AHK Logo. October 9, 2025
Berkel AHK joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

German ethanol producer becomes founding member of industry association focused on marine fuel applications.
AIP Handover Ceremony for the Methanol Superstorage tank design. October 1, 2025
ClassNK and Panama approve methanol tank design that almost doubles capacity  

SRC's Methanol Superstorage technology uses a sandwich plate system to increase shipboard fuel storage by 85%.
Illustration of liquid with the word 'Ethanol' inside rectangle. September 30, 2025
WinGD to launch first ethanol-fuelled marine two-stroke engine in 2026  

Deliveries planned for newbuild and retrofit applications starting in 2027.
The Everllence B&W ME-LGIM engine. September 24, 2025
Everllence confirms world-first ethanol operation for two-stroke marine engine  

Engine developer says ME-LGIM platform ran on ethanol at all load points during Japan testing.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) headquarters. September 5, 2025
Global Ethanol Association launches with marine fuel focus  

New Switzerland-based non-profit aims to accelerate ethanol adoption in shipping decarbonisation.