Korean Register and Ulsan Port will develop methanol bunkering

Classification society Korean Register and South Korea’s Ulsan Port Authority will test methanol bunkering in Ulsan port. Ulsan tank terminals will serve as methanol storage facilities.

PHOTO: Proman Stena Bulk's methanol-fuelled ship, Stena Pro Patria. Stena Bulk

South Korea’s first methanol bunker stems were delivered in Ulsan in August. Two stems of more than 2,000 mt were delivered to two vessels by Proman Stena Bulk, a joint venture between methanol producer Proman and shipping company Stena Bulk.

Anita Gajadhar, managing director of marketing and logistics at Proman Shipping stated, “Incorporating methanol bunkering into future fuel infrastructure regulations and policies that are currently being developed will help ensure guidelines are futureproofed as more low-carbon and renewable methanol sources come online, supporting the transition to lower emissions fuels across the industry.”

By Konica Bhatt

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