Renewable methanol production for the shipping industry
Delivering an adaptable, renewable and environmentally-friendly solution for marine transportation
Today, marine transportation is primarly driven by diesel engines
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Of total EU GHG emissions are represented by shipping
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Of the transport sector EU GHG emissions are represented by shipping
Methanol can play a key role in decreasing GHG emissions in global shipping
Switching from conventional fossil-based maritime fuels to methanol based on current technologies will already decrease GHG emissions significantly, with up to 70% of savings.
M²ARE aims at producing a new grade of low-cost and low-carbon methanol, based on biogenic CO₂ and renewable H₂
The overall ambition is to deliver a TRL-7 European methanol synthesis process by 2027, to support the needs of the global shipping sector in reducing its CO₂ emissions.
Concept overview
The work of M²ARE will lead to
Reduction of
CO₂ emissions by 2030
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CO₂ emissions by 2040
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Support for reaching maritime methanol production targets
MTa by 2030
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MTa by 2040
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MTa by 2050
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Contribution to
Sustainable Development Goals
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EU Regulation: FuelEU Maritime Regulation
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M²ARE partners
News
M2ARE participation at 34th edition EUBCE
April 24, 2026
We are excited to present a joint workshop featuring the combined expertise of the M2ARE, COCPIT, SEA FAIRER, NEXTFUEL, and POSEIDON projects. This session is
Simplifying the Maritime Methanol Production
April 1, 2026
The M²ARE project is dedicated to the decarbonization of the maritime sector by facilitating a shift from traditional fossil fuels to renewable methanol using a
Methanol production calculator tool
March 4, 2026
We are happy to announce that our new “Methanol Production Calculator” is now online and ready to be explored. Transitioning to sustainable fuels is happening,
