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
Upcoming Joint Webinar 25/11/2026
October 12, 2026
Joint Webinar: Advanced Methanol Synthesis and Bio-Oil Production for the Maritime Sector The M2ARE project is pleased to announce an upcoming Joint Webinar bringing together
Marine regulations towards a sustainable shipping fuel production
May 28, 2026
1. M²ARE: Driving Compliance and Innovation within the European Regulatory Framework The M²ARE project is a concrete response to the challenge of reducing Greenhouse Gas
M2ARE webinar report June 19th, 2026
May 25, 2026
The M2ARE project recently hosted its online event, “Advancing Sustainable Maritime Fuels: M²ARE Value Chain Optimization and Impact Analysis” exploring how low-carbon methanol can drastically
