Maersk exec considers green methanol supply a "fundamental challenge"

Biomethanol could be a transition fuel for Maerk's new vessels until the production of green methanol reaches a scale that enables it to satisfy the demand, said Maersk exec Berit Hinnemann at conference on decarbonizing shipping.
Photo: PR/Maersk
Photo: PR/Maersk
BY JENS THOMSEN, SHIPPINGWATCH, TRANSLATED BY CHRISTOFFER ØSTERGAARD

A supply of green methanol sourced from renewable energy sources is the biggest challenge that Maersk is currently facing after betting on methanol-powered vessels.

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