In a significant move towards sustainable shipping, Hapag-Lloyd has announced a long-term offtake agreement with Goldwind, a prominent player in the clean energy sector based in Beijing, China. The agreement will see the delivery of 250,000 tonnes of green methanol annually, which will comprise a blend of bio- and e-methanol, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 70 per cent and meeting all current sustainability certification standards.
Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd AG, emphasized the company’s commitment to the Paris Agreement’s 1.5-degree target and its dedication to sustainable investments. “This agreement secures a significant portion of our requirements for green fuels, bringing us closer to our goal of achieving net-zero fleet operations by 2045,” Jansen stated. He highlighted Hapag-Lloyd’s ambition to lead in the transformation of the liner shipping industry.
As part of its Strategy 2030, the company aims to reduce absolute GHG emissions from its fleet by approximately one-third compared to 2022 levels. The new supply of green methanol is expected to save up to 400,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually when compared to conventional fuels.
Goldwind plans to establish a new green methanol production facility adjacent to its current project in Hinggan League, China, with early production volumes scheduled for delivery in 2026. Wu Gang, Chairman of Goldwind, expressed pride in the partnership, stating, “This collaboration highlights Goldwind’s ability to earn the trust of a leading shipping company, and we are excited to support Hapag-Lloyd in its decarbonization goals.”
Liu Rixin, head of Goldwind Green Methanol, mentioned that the planned factory will leverage shared technologies and facilities to enhance production efficiency, which is pending board approval for financial investment. The facility is expected to be completed by late 2027.
Jan Christensen, Senior Director of Global Fuel Purchasing at Hapag-Lloyd, noted, “Green methanol is a crucial component of our multi-fuel strategy, underscoring our commitment to sustainable shipping solutions. Our partnership with Goldwind is instrumental in making progress toward decarbonization.”
Furthermore, Hapag-Lloyd is converting five 10,100 TEU charter ships to include methanol dual-fuel propulsion systems by 2026. This initiative, along with recent investments in new container ships featuring low-emission dual-fuel liquefied natural gas engines, solidifies Hapag-Lloyd’s position in the multi-fuel future and its efforts to lead in the decarbonization of the liner shipping industry.
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