MOL joins e-NG Coalition to promote use of e-methane as marine fuel

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) on Monday (3 March) announced that it joined the e-NG Coalition, an international alliance that aims to accelerate the development and use of e-methane, which is synthesised from CO2 and hydrogen.

With the addition of MOL, the total number of participating companies of this alliance has increased to 20. Through its participation in the alliance, MOL will establish a stable international supply chain for next-generation fuels and accelerate its initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of the shipping industry.

The e-NG Coalition aims to achieve a carbon-neutral society through the practical application of e-methane by promoting the development of appropriate assessment criteria and systems for environmental values and strengthening collaboration among companies involved throughout the value chain. 

E-methane is attracting attention as a next-generation fuel with low environmental impact that can be used in existing LNG-fueled vessels.

In addition to using carbon-neutral e-methane as marine fuel, the group will contribute to the broader use of e-methane and the establishment of a value chain by developing a synthetic fuel supply chain, backed by its extensive know-how in LNG transport, accumulated over the past four decades, as well as expertise in ocean transport of liquefied CO2.

Photo credit: Mitsui OSK Lines
Published: 5 March, 2025