Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport’s subsidiary, Venture Energy Limited (Venture Energy), on Friday (10 July) said it recently facilitated the largest single green methanol bunkering operation conducted in Hong Kong to date. 

Bunkering barge Da Qing 268 supplied 1,000 metric tonnes (mt) of green methanol to RoRo vessel CM Shenzhen belonging to China Merchants Guangzhou RoRo Shipping Co., Ltd. (CM RoRo), with Sinopec (Hong Kong) Limited (Sinopec HK). 

The operation utilised green methanol from Shanghai Shenji Energy & Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenji Energy), a subsidiary of Shenergy Group and Venture Energy Limited (Venture Energy) arranged the delivery.

“This milestone highlights Venture Energy’s supply capabilities to bridge growing demand in the Greater Bay Area with diversified supply sources across North and East China, contributing to the development of a reliable and scalable green marine fuel supply chain for the region,” the company said. 

Through close collaboration with Sinopec HK and other industry partners, Venture Energy helped ensure the safe and efficient delivery of green methanol to Hong Kong’s bunkering market.

The successful operation further strengthens Hong Kong’s position as an international maritime centre and an emerging green fuel bunkering hub. It also demonstrates the Greater Bay Area’s potential to establish a competitive, integrated and sustainable marine fuel ecosystem covering production, logistics, storage, bunkering and end-use applications.

Venture Energy will continue to collaborate with strategic partners across the green fuel value chain to support future bunkering operations and contribute to the development of low-carbon maritime Solutions.

Photo credit: Venture Energy
Published: 13 July, 2026

Norwegian energy company Equinor on Thursday (9 July) said it has taken delivery of Arctic Tern, the first vessel in its new Shaper Class series, marking a significant milestone in the company’s fleet renewal journey. 

The vessel is also expected to complete its first methanol bunkering shortly after delivery, marking another step in Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s decarbonisation journey.

With dual-fuel capability, methanol readiness and enhanced operational efficiency, Arctic Tern supports customers’ growing demand for more sustainable and future-ready logistics solutions.

The delivery of Arctic Tern marked a defining moment for Wallenius Wilhelmsen. The vessel will be deployed through EUKOR Car Carriers, the jointly owned shipping line of Hyundai Motor Group and Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

“As the first vessel in our new Shaper Class series, Arctic Tern reflects our commitment to investing in the future of shipping,” said Xavier Leroi, COO Shipping Services at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, who also serves as CEO of EUKOR Car Carriers.

With greater cargo transport capacity, improved fuel efficiency and flexibility, the Shaper Class strengthens the company’s ability to meet evolving customer needs while supporting lower-emission shipping. 

Following delivery, Arctic Tern will enter service between Asia and Europe almost immediately, delivering value to customers from day one. 

Xavier Leroi, COO Shipping Services at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, said: “These vessels strengthen our ability to deliver reliable and efficient services to customers while supporting the transition towards lower-emission operations. 

“They are also a critical building block in our ambition to offer net-zero end-to-end services as early as 2027. It is a milestone that reflects both our ambitions for the future and our determination to turn those ambitions into action.”

Photo credit: Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Published: 13 July, 2026

Rotterdam-based storage terminal owner VTTI, co-owned by Vitol, IFM, and Adnoc, on Thursday (9 July) said its Dalian terminal has successfully completed its first commercial vessel loading of large-scale green methanol, marking an important milestone under its long-term green methanol storage and handling contract. 

This milestone represents an important step in establishing Northeast China as a key logistics hub for sustainable marine fuels. 

The cargo will be supplied as marine fuel upon arrival in Shanghai, supporting the development of low-carbon shipping. 

Janice Kuan, Senior Vice President Commercial at VTTI, said: “This milestone reflects our continued commitment to enabling the energy transition. By supporting long-term green methanol storage and handling at VTTI Dalian, we are helping our partners build reliable supply chains for cleaner marine fuels while advancing VTTI’s strategy to lead in sustainable infrastructure.” 

Strategically located at Dalian Port – the only main port for Northeast China – VTTI Dalian is an independent public terminal serving chemical producers and traders inland. 

With four jetties for vessels up to 50,000 DWT, dedicated chemical storage, and multimodal access, the terminal is a critical logistics hub for sustainable fuel distribution.

Photo credit: VTTI
Published: 10 July, 2026