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CMA CGM joins Jupiter 1000 project, first green hydrogen industrial demonstrator in France

Piloted by GRTgaz, Jupiter 1000 is aimed to produce green hydrogen from renewable electricity and e-methane, a synthetic gas, from hydrogen and CO2 captured.
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Gas transportation operator GRTgaz on Tuesday (10 May) said shipping and logistics player CMA CGM Group has become a partner of the Jupiter 1000 project located in Fos-sur-Mer, southern France.

First France industrial demonstrator Jupiter 1000, piloted by GRTgaz, aims to produce green hydrogen from renewable electricity and e-methane, a synthetic gas, from hydrogen and CO2 captured at the output of the industrial process.

By joining this project, CMA CGM intends to further accelerate the transition of its fleet to the use of new very low carbon bunker fuels, says the group. 

Jupiter 1000: a major challenge for the development of low-carbon solutions

With Jupiter 1000, GRTgaz wishes to provide answers to the challenges of the decarbonisation of gas networks and the intermittency of renewable energies. The principle consists of transforming a share of renewable electricity, when it is abundant, into low-carbon energy (hydrogen and e-methane) so that it can be stored on a large scale and over long periods.

After a phase of study, administrative authorisations and then construction, the first electrolyser (which makes it possible to produce hydrogen from water and renewable electricity) injected hydrogen into the transport network of gas from GRTgaz in February 2020. 

A second electrolyser, using a different technology from the previous one, was successfully commissioned in early November 2021.

Beyond the production of hydrogen, Jupiter 1000 also recycles CO2 by transforming it into syngas. Produced by the boiler of Asco Industries, a nearby steelworks, the CO2 is captured at the bottom of the chimney by equipment developed by Leroux&Lotz. 

A pipeline transports the CO2 to the Jupiter 1000 site. Instead of being released into the atmosphere, this CO2 will thus be recycled with hydrogen thanks to a “methane generator” installed by Khymod. The syngas thus produced can replace gas of fossil origin and be injected without restriction into all transport and distribution networks. 

The commissioning of the elements allowing the methanation of hydrogen is expected for June 2022.

 A key step in research into alternatives to hydrocarbons

By providing access to results on the production of green hydrogen, methanation and CO2 capture, Jupiter 1000 will enable CMA CGM to accelerate the development of the synthetic methane production sector, a key marine fuel for decarbonisation, of its activities.

Christine Cabau Woehrel, Central Executive Director of the CMA CGM Group, in charge of industrial assets and operations, said: “The Jupiter 1000 project represents a strong interest for the CMA CGM Group in the search for new very low carbon fuels.”

“The CMA CGM Group is resolutely committed, in view of its Net Zero Carbon objective in 2050, to the research and industrialization of innovative solutions in terms of non-fossil gases, in particular biomethane or synthetic methane.” 

“The Jupiter 1000 project will enable us to have one of the first demonstrators in this area, which is moreover in the port of Fos-sur-Mer, where we have just carried out our first LNG bunkers. We want to support the industrial sector that may result.”

Thierry Trouvé, Managing Director of GRTgaz said: “I am very happy that the consortium around Jupiter 1000 is enriched with new skills. The interest shown by a world leader in maritime transport and logistics, such as CMA CGM, constitutes a form of recognition of the credibility of renewable and low-carbon gas sectors in meeting the challenges of energy transition.”

“Holder of a vision of the energy future of maritime mobility, CMA CGM will help us to consolidate the industrial performance of the technological sectors currently being tested.”

 

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Published: 11 May, 2022

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Singapore: FueLNG achieves 800th LNG bunkering operation milestone

Bunker tanker “FUELNG Venosa” delivered LNG marine fuel to bulk carrier “MV Ubuntu Humanity” at Eastern Bunkering A Anchorage (AEBA) on 11 July.

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Singapore: FueLNG completes 800th LNG bunkering operation

Singapore’s licensed LNG bunker supplier FueLNG on Friday (17 July) announced the successful completion of its 800th LNG bunkering operation in the republic.

The company said bunker tanker FUELNG Venosa delivered LNG marine fuel to bulk carrier MV Ubuntu Humanity at Eastern Bunkering A Anchorage (AEBA) on 11 July. 

“This achievement is more than just a number,” FueLNG said.

“It reflects the trust our customers place in us, the dedication of our operations team, the professionalism of our marine partners, and our unwavering commitment to safe, efficient, and reliable bunker deliveries.” 

Manifold Times previously reported FueLNG completing its 500th LNG ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation.

Related: Singapore: FueLNG achieves milestone of 500th STS LNG bunkering operation

 

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Published: 20 July, 2026

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Western Baltic Engineering unveils green methanol bunkering vessel design for Klaipėda

Designed for flexible operations in shallow waters and local bunkering routes, the concept features an 800-metric-tonne green methanol capacity and the potential to supply up to 250,000 mt annually.

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Western Baltic Engineering unveils green methanol bunkering vessel design for Klaipėda

Ship design and engineering service provider Western Baltic Engineering on Thursday (16 July) showcased its latest concept design for a green methanol bunkering vessel, developed for the operational needs of the Port of Klaipėda.

Designed for flexible operations in shallow waters and local bunkering routes, the concept features an 800-metric-tonne green methanol capacity and the potential to supply up to 250,000 metric tonnes (mt) annually. 

“It is Western Baltic Engineering’s first concept dedicated exclusively to green methanol bunkering, expanding our portfolio of alternative-fuel vessel solutions,” the company said in a social media post.

“Building on our experience in methanol-ready vessel design, it reflects our continued focus on enabling the industry’s transition to cleaner fuels.”

“As the maritime sector evolves, engineering companies have a responsibility not only to respond to market needs but also to anticipate future challenges,” said Marius Arkusauskas, Director at Western Baltic Engineering.

“By exploring emerging technologies and alternative fuel applications, we help our partners prepare for the next generation of maritime operations while contributing to a more sustainable future.”

 

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Published: 20 July, 2026

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Repsol and Maersk wrap up first bioethanol bunkering operation in Port of Barcelona

Repsol supplied 2,800 mt of bioethanol to a Maersk container vessel, “Antonia Maersk”, in the first bunkering operation of its kind in the Port of Barcelona and one of the first in the Mediterranean.
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Repsol and Maersk wrap up first bioethanol bunkering operation in Port of Barcelona

Spanish energy company Repsol and shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) completed the first bioethanol bunkering operation in the Port of Barcelona, according to the port authority on Wednesday (15 July). 

Repsol successfully supplied 2,800 metric tonnes (mt) of bioethanol to a Maersk container vessel, Antonia Maersk, in the first bunkering operation of its kind in the Port of Barcelona and one of the first in the Mediterranean. 

The operation demonstrates growing demand for alcohol-based marine fuels, as well as the readiness of the infrastructure, logistics, and operational capabilities required to support their deployment at commercial scale. 

Juan Abascal, Repsol’s Executive Managing Director of Industrial Transformation and Circular Economy, said: “With this supply, we reaffirm our commitment to the decarbonization of maritime transport through solutions that are available today and ready to scale in the future. 

“At Repsol, we provide shipping companies with a reliable supply chain and a multi-energy strategy that combines different renewable fuels to support the sector in a safe, competitive, and sustainable transition.”

The supply took place in the Port of Barcelona under fully commercial conditions, bringing together key players across the maritime value chain and demonstrating how collaboration can accelerate the adoption of lower-emission solutions in shipping. 

The delivery was carried out by Bahía Candela, Repsol’s newest bunker vessel, operated by Mureloil and designed to supply both conventional marine fuels and next-generation energy products. 

During the bunkering operation, Bahía Candela operated using its battery system, enabling the fuel transfer to be completed with zero local emissions, and further reducing the environmental footprint of the operation. 

Prior to the bunkering, Maersk tested ethanol on one of its smaller vessels, the 1,800 TEU feeder vessel Laura Maersk, which in 2023 became the world’s first dual-fuel container vessel able to operate on methanol. Today, Maersk has 23 dual-fuel container vessels designed to operate on methanol; however, the company continues to explore ethanol as an alternative fuel for its methanol-enabled vessels. Laura Maersk has performed sailings on 100% ethanol as well as blends of ethanol and methanol. 

Emma Mazhari, Vice President Energy Markets at Maersk, said: “Following the successful ethanol trials conducted on Laura Maersk, this latest bunkering of Antonia Maersk marks another important step in our efforts to explore scalable low-emission fuel solutions. 

“As the first ethanol trial on one of our large dual-fuel vessels, with a capacity of 16,000 TEU, it allows us to deepen our understanding of ethanol’s operational potential at scale. 

“Building on the experience we have gained with methanol, we are working closely with port authorities and industry partners to develop the infrastructure and procedures needed to support ethanol bunkering. Ethanol is one of several pathways we are pursuing to diversify our future fuel portfolio and help accelerate the development of new, viable liquid marine fuel markets.”

 

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Published: 20 July, 2026

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