Costa Group explores methanol sustainable cruising

Costa Smeralda

Carnival Corp owned Costa Group, has teamed up with methanol producer, Proman.

They signed an MOU to develop methanol as a marine fuel for sustainable cruising.

The partnership aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of the existing fleet by boosting the supply of sustainable methanol.

It would see methanol-fueled new builds.

Methanol is emerging as a leading alternative fuel due to its easy-to-handle properties.

All forms of methanol, whether natural-gas based, low-carbon or renewable, can be blended.

“The technology to retrofit a vessel for methanol is available today.  Our methanol products can facilitate the transition to low carbon intensity fuels.” said Tim Cornelius, Proman’s MD of Corporate Development.

source: Travel Mole