Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) recently fueled one of its dual-fuel ships named OOCL Grace with 983 tons of bio-methanol at the Yantian port in China on October 29, 2026. This event marks the first time OOCL has undertaken bio-methanol fueling at this port and demonstrates the company's significant advancements in the use of renewable fuels.
Fuel Supply by Sinobunker
The bio-methanol fuel was delivered to OOCL Grace by the supplying vessel Sinobunker named Daqing 268. This type of fuel is produced at the CIMC Green Energy Technology plant in Zhangjiang, China. CIMC Green Energy Technology, as a renewable sector of CIMC Enric, is developing and expanding the production of renewable fuels in the Greater Bay Area of China.
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Sustainable Development and Collaborations
Lou Shengwei Richmond, Chief Business Development Officer at CIMC Green Energy Technology, has announced that the company intends to continue collaborating with physical suppliers, especially Sinobunker, to supply large quantities of bio-methanol in the Greater Bay Area. This initiative not only helps reduce carbon pollutants but also moves towards achieving sustainable development goals in the maritime transport industry.
Given the existing challenges in the fossil fuel industry and increasing environmental pressures, OOCL and other companies active in this field are increasingly seeking to expand the use of renewable fuels. The use of bio-methanol as a clean and renewable fuel can play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment.
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