Sustainability: Cattalini Terminal welcomes methanol-powered ship

The private pier of Cattalini Terminais Marítimos welcomed the arrival of the ship Stena Pro Patria last week, showcasing an important example of sustainability. Originating from Trinidad and Tobago, this ship stands out for utilizing methanol as fuel, a growing trend in the maritime industry that aims to replace fuel oil, currently used by 95% of commercial ships worldwide.

One of the critical advantages of methanol as a marine fuel is its low emissions profile. Compared to traditional marine fuels, methanol eliminates sulfur dioxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and reduces particulate matter by up to 80%. The Stena Pro Patria is part of a fleet consisting of six vessels from a joint venture between Proman, a methanol producer, and Stena Bulk. This fleet is considered a “state of the art” example in utilizing methanol as a marine fuel, resulting in a reduction of approximately 45,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year, equivalent to the emissions produced by 9,782 cars over the same period.

Amanda Berger, Product Manager at Helm do Brasil, a company that imports methanol, expressed her enthusiasm for the arrival of the methanol-powered ship. She stated, “This is an innovation in the Brazilian market, and we hope to continue receiving methanol-powered ships at Cattalini. Our companies are strongly committed to sustainability, and Cattalini exemplifies excellence in terminal services in Brazil.”

Measuring 186 meters in length, the Stena Pro Patria docked at the external berth of the Cattalini pier to unload 27,400 tons of methanol destined for Tanking Center 4 with a static capacity of 200,000 m³. Cattalini stands out as the Brazilian terminal with the country’s highest proportion of methanol imports.

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The global shipping industry accounts for approximately 3% of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. With around 60,000 vessels relying on high-emission marine fuel oil, the transition to cleaner fuels has become imperative.

Methanol’s clean-burning properties and practical advantages as a fuel make it an appealing alternative to traditional marine fuels. Methanol is readily available, biodegradable, and increasingly derived from renewable sources. Furthermore, as all types of methanol can be blended, it offers a highly viable pathway toward a sustainable future for shipping.

Source: Portogente

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