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SNIC 2022: Kenoil shares green methanol bunkering endeavour and firm’s contribution to supply value chain

Desmond Chong, Managing Director of Kenoil Group, informs on the company’s contribution towards the methanol bunkering value chain in a project to establish Asia’s green e-methanol plant in Singapore.
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Singapore-based bunker player Kenoil Group of Companies (Kenoil) provided deeper insights into its endeavour for alternative bunker fuels, namely green e-methanol, as part of its decarbonisation approach at the recent Singapore Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2022 on Friday (18 November). 

Desmond Chong, Managing Director of Kenoil, said some clients who have traditionally bought fossil fuels are now looking into acquiring future bunker fuels such as methanol, ammonia and hydrogen – aligned with the firm’s decarbonisation efforts. 

Following this, Chong shared more on Kenoil’s role in a six-firm consortium for the green e-methanol pilot plant in Singapore during his presentation titled Innovation pipeline showcase: The Development of Future Fuels in the Marine Industry: Methanol. 

PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), Air Liquide, YTL PowerSeraya Pte. Limited, Advario Singapore Ltd., Kenoil Marine Services, and A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (Maersk) on 6 April signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start a ‘Green Methanol Value Chain Collaboration’ feasibility study project. 

The study, due for completion by the end of 2022, explored the technical and economic feasibility of establishing a green e-methanol pilot plant with a minimum production capacity of 50,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) – the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.

“Kenoil with its deep expertise in bunkering plays the role as the last-mile delivery solution for methanol bunkering in the consortium. We look into safety aspects of transporting methanol bunker fuel from shore tanks to our vessels for deliveries via ship-to-ship transfers to off-taking vessels,” he said. 

When it comes to its readiness in methanol bunkering, Kenoil has prepared its fleet to be ready to keep up with the upcoming green marine fuel types. 

“We are prepared to retrofit our fleet to be suitable and compatible with methanol as it is different from conventional fuels as we transport methanol to our bunker barges,” Chong added.

“We also ensure bunkering equipment such as pipelines, bunkering hoses and systems used onboard are compatible with methanol.” 

However, it doesn’t end there for this physical bunker supplier once the feasibility study project is done. 

Kenoil will be reaching out to other off-takers to make the project a viable one as well as approaching banks to obtain in principle approvals in order to secure financing for other green related projects. 

The firm has also been reaching out to regulators such as the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to engage on methanol bunkering. 

“We have also engaged the Methanol Institute and the Singapore Maritime Academy to prepare our crew for training on methanol bunkering and safety handling operations,” said Chong.

Related: Singapore: Players in feasibility study for first green e-methanol plant in S.E.A.

Photo credit: Norwegian Business Association (Singapore)
Published: 13 December, 2022

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Singapore: Pinnacle Marine’s first B100 fuelled utility boat starts 1,000-hour research trial

Newbuilding operated by Prestige Ocean Pte Ltd will capture data on bunker fuel emissions, marine fuel behaviour, and performance.
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The 50th vessel constructed by local boat builder Pinnacle Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd, namely President 100, is starting 1,000 hours of real-time research trials in collaboration with several parties from Wednesday (9 July) onwards, it says.

Powered by B100 biodiesel, the newbuilding operated by Prestige Ocean Pte Ltd will capture data on bunker fuel emissions, marine fuel behaviour, and performance.

It will be participating in trials with Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD), Weichai Singapore, China Classification Society, Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd, Abo Shoten, Ltd. / 株式会社安保商店 , Abo Singapore, Wilmar International, Gulf Marine, Amspec Testing & Services, and AYK Engineering and Consulting.

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The President 100, Pinnacle Marine’s first full biodiesel utility boat, was launched on Tuesday in the presence of over 100 guests.

“Our latest vessel, President 100, merges legacy and future. Named after our first aluminium boat (“President”) and inspired by B100 biodiesel, it leads the charge for our next 50 vessels — many of which will embrace green technology,” stated Pinnacle Marine in a LinkedIn post.

“The launch was amazing, with strong turnout from across the maritime sector — authorities, shipowners, operators, agencies, chandlers, researchers, offshore engineers, and petrochemical suppliers.”

It added: “We’re excited to see how it paves the way for wider adoption of B100 biodiesel — a cleaner, sustainable path for Singapore’s harbour craft sector.”

 

Photo credit: Pinnacle Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Published: 9 July 2025

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BHP awards charter contracts for two ammonia dual-fuelled bulk carriers

BHP continues to work with the maritime industry to develop an ammonia bunkering plan for the two vessels when they are delivered from 2028.

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Global resources company BHP on Wednesday (2 July) signed contracts with COSCO Shipping Bulk Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of COSCO shipping Group (COSCO Shipping) for the charter of two ammonia dual-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carriers.

The new vessels to be built under this arrangement will be two of only a handful of vessels in the world capable of using ammonia as a bunker fuel.

The two vessels, expected to be delivered from 2028, will primarily transport iron ore from Western Australia to Northeast Asia.

When run on lower or low to zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ammonia, these vessels will be capable of reducing GHG emissions by at least 50% and up to 95% on a per voyage basis compared to a conventionally fuelled voyage.

The five-year time charter contracts are expected to contribute towards a reduction in the GHG emissions intensity of BHP chartered shipping.

BHP continues to work with the maritime industry to develop an ammonia bunkering plan – the process of fuelling ships with ammonia – for the two vessels when they are delivered from 2028.

Sourcing lower and low to zero GHG emissions ammonia is subject to an ongoing tender process.

 

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Published: 9 July 2025

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China: Chimbusco and BJEC enter green methanol cooperation agreement

Document was signed between Ding Lihai, deputy general manager of Chimbusco, and Li Jianjun, deputy general manager of BJEC.
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China Marine Bunker (PetroChina) Co.,Ltd. (Chimbusco) and POWERCHINA Beijing Engineering Corporation Limited (BJEC) on Thursday (3 July) formally entered into a green methanol strategic cooperation framework agreement.

The document was signed between Ding Lihai, deputy general manager of Chimbusco, and Li Jianjun, deputy general manager of BJEC.

BJEC, a subsidiary of China Power Engineering Group, is experienced in the survey, design, construction and technology research and development of large-scale renewable energy projects.

Moving forward, the two parties said they will respectively focus on their core advantages and work together to promote the production, supply, storage and refuelling of green methanol as an energy source to help support the low-carbon transformation of the shipping industry.

Ding Lihai said: “The shipping industry is one of the important sources of global carbon emissions. Promoting low-carbon fuel is the key to the transformation of the industry. As the main force in the supply of bunker fuel, Chimbusco has been committed to expanding its clean fuel supply capacity. The cooperation with BJEC will integrate the advantages of green energy development and fuel supply, accelerate the large-scale application of green methanol, and meet the needs of shipping companies for clean fuel. We look forward to providing effective solutions for the green transformation of the shipping industry through the joint efforts of both parties.”

Li Jianjun said: “Implementing the ‘dual carbon’ goal is an important responsibility of enterprises. BJEC has accumulated strong technical strength in the field of green energy. This cooperation with Chimbusco will focus on the entire industrial chain of green methanol, from raw materials, production to supply, to provide clean and sustainable fuel solutions for the shipping industry. The complementary advantages of both parties will promote the rapid development of the green methanol industry and inject strong impetus into the low-carbon transformation of the shipping industry.”

 

Photo credit: China Marine Bunker (PetroChina) Co.,Ltd.
Published: 8 July 2025

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