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Methanol: An Emerging Alternative Marine Fuel
Gregory Dolan, CEO – Methanol InstituteArgus Marpol Strategy Summit25 April 2019 – Houston
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MI History• The Methanol Institute (MI) was established in 1989 to lobby the US
Congress.
• 30 years later, MI is recognized as the trade association for the methanolindustry, representing world’s leading methanol producers, distributorsand technology companies.
Beijing
Singapore
Brussels
Washington, DC
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80 million metric tons of global demand, 60% chemical markets and 40% energy markets
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Renewable Methanol Report
• 2 February: MI releases Renewable Methanol Report prepared by ATA Insights
• Contents:• Executive summary• Why consider renewable methanol?• Renewable methanol production• Case Studies: CRI, Enerkem,
BioMCN• Applications and uses of renewable
methanol• Conclusions and how to find out
more
• www.methanol.org/renewable-methanol/
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Renewable Methanol Emission Reductions: CO2 by up to 95%; NOx by 80%; virtually eliminating SOx and Particulate Matter (PM)
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The Clear Alternative Marine Fuel
HFO+scrubbers
MGO orHFO/MGO
HybridLNG Methanol
Methanol Marine Fuel
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MI Focus: Methanol as a Marine Fuel
• Participate in formation of international regulations and safe handling guidelines for methanol as alternative fuel
• Work with engine OEMs on new build and conversion offerings across multiple scales
• Encourage and support pilot demonstrations of methanol marine fuels in multiple markets, to validate environmental, technical and economic merits
• Direct marketing campaign
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IMO Confirmation of Methanol as a Marine Fuel
CCC 2o Ethyl/methyl alcoholo Fuel cellso Low-flashpoint diesel
CCC 1o Ethyl/methyl alcoholo Fuel cellso Low-flashpoint diesel
CCC 3o Fuel cellso Ethyl/methyl alcoholo Low-flashpoint
diesel
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
CCC 4o Fuel cellso Ethyl/methyl alcoholo Low-flashpoint diesel
MSC 100• Amendmen
ts• Confirmatio
n• Referral to
other sub-committees
2019
CCC 5o Ethyl/methyl
alcoholo Fuel cellso Low-flashpoint
diesel
o The draft interim guidelines contain a definition of such fuels as follows: “Fuel means methyl/ethyl alcohol fuels, containing allowable additives or impurities, suitable for the safe operation on board ships, complying with an international standard.” Earlier 2018, MSC 99 invited ISO to develop a fuel standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol fuels, which is ongoing
o After expected Approval by MSC 102 in May/June, 2020, Interim Guidelines may begin to be Adopted at the flag state level
Draft Interim Guidelines Validated
///2020
CCC 6o Ethyl/methyl
alcoholo Fuel cellso Low-flashpoint
diesel
MSC 101• Amendments• Referral to other
sub-committees
MSC 102• Amendments• Approval• Adoption
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Launching Methanol Marine Fuels
FUEL CELLDUAL FUEL PROJECT and R&D
7x +4 1x 1x 1x 1x
2 strokeMAN
4 strokeWärtsila
high speedScania,
Weichai, a.o.
Serenergy fuel cells
propulsion hotel load
MOL, WL,Marinvest
Stena Line Swedish Maritime Admin
Innogy Viking LineSUMMETH/MARTEC, Lean Ships,
Methaship, Billion Miles, FiTech, India IWA, PCG Product Vessel,
NTU Test Bed, Green Maritime Methanol, FastWater, RiverCell,Abeking & Rasmussen
chemicaltankers
ROPAXferry
Pilotboat
Touristboat
FerryCruise ships, fishing boat,
barge, dredge, a.o.
SI hybrid, CI dual fuel, fuel cells, etc.
new build retrofit retrofit retrofit retrofit new build & retrofit
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Industry welcomes four new ocean-going vessels capable of running on methanol
https://www.methanex.com/news/industry-welcomes-four-new-ocean-going-vessels-capable-running-methanol
• “We are very happy to be working with Waterfront Shipping again on this innovative technology. With seven engines already in operation and proven in the field, this new order confirms the ME-LGI concept as a mature technology. Since this dual-fuel engine entered the market in 2016, its price has dropped considerably, which makes it an even more attractive propulsion option. Allied with its environmental credentials and convenience of use when employing methanol as a fuel, we are confident the ME-LGI will continue its promising progress,” states René Sejer Laursen, Promotion Manager, MAN Diesel & Turbo.
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MAN Duel-Fuel EngineWaterfont Configuration
https://marine.man-es.com/two-stroke/2-stroke-engines/me-lgim
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• MI has joined an industry consortium being organized by TNO to study the use of (green) methanol in short sea shipping: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/477078882/major-dutch-maritime-companies-join-green-maritime-methanol-project
• The initiative is a spin off from the Horizon 2020 LeanShips project https://www.leanships-project.eu/home/
• TNO is an internationally renowned research institutehttps://www.tno.nl/en/focus-areas/buildings-infrastructure-maritime/roadmaps/maritime-offshore/clean-ships/
• Comparison of (renewable) methanol with alternatives for short sea shipping (LNG, H2, biodiesel and electrical)
• Technical design Green Methanol Concepto Possible design options: Dual Fuel; Single Fuel (SI engine); Emulsifiers
• Logisticso Ship operations and Supply chain (incl. e-methanol and bio-methanol)
• Financial analysiso CAPEX and OPEX
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MI joined a consortium which has passed the initial round for potential European Horizon 2020 funding in response to a call for “Retrofit Solutions and Next Generation Propulsion for Waterborne Transport”
Consortium Team: o Lund University/Gent University; SSPA; ScandiNAOS;
ABC Engines; Meyer Werft; Lloyds Register; Port of Antwerp; MI
FASTWATER Project
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Methanol is among the lowest emission fuels for marine engines
Emissions Reductions
Source: Stena Lines – Wartsila 4-Stroke Engines: Emission reductions when compared to alternative fuels currently available (fuel oil)
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Emissions Reductions: Tier III NOx
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Methanol / Water Blending (Emulsification)
Source: MAN
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https://www.maritime.dot.gov/sites/marad.dot.gov/files/docs/innovation/meta/11056/marine-methanol-report-20180810final-002.pdf
Emission Reductions: CO2
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Methanol storage capacity estimates (thousand tons)
Methanol is world’s most widely shipped chemical commodity
30 million metric tons of methanol moved from one continent to another in 2018
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Methanol is easy to handle
• Liquid at atmospheric pressure• Available in many ports around the world and along rivers• Low infrastucture cost• Flexible, modular system• Environmentaly friendly as it’s biodegradable
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Cost Competitive Fuel Cost vs. Marine Gas Oil (MGO)
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Comparing apples to apples
Source: Green Pilot Project
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Methanol[1]
15,400 (mg/l)
Additional Source: MethaShip
Safer for marine environmentLC50, LC = LETHAL CONCENTRATIONConcentration in water, at which half the population died within specified test duration
Safer than Diesel by a factor of 240 times
Safer than Gasoline by a factor of 1900 times
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Safer for marine environment
Source: MethaShip
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Contacts
www.methanol.org www.methanolfuels.org
Greg Dolan, [email protected]
Larry Navin, Senior Manager, External Affairs and [email protected]
Novpreet Bajwa, Operations & Web Media [email protected]
Eelco Dekker Chief EU [email protected]
Chris Chatterton, [email protected]
Dom LaVigne, Director of Govt and Public Affairs, AP & [email protected]
Belinda Pun, Executive [email protected]
Zhao KaiChief China [email protected]