US EditionWorld's 1st Bio-Methanol Container Ship "Laura" Unveiled In Denmark
- Maersk, the Danish shipping giant, has launched the world's first container ship running on bio-methanol, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint. The ship, named Laura, is expected to cut CO2 emissions by 100 tonnes per day compared to a vessel using fuel oil.
- Maersk has set a carbon neutrality target for 2040, and the use of green methanol is a key part of their strategy. This fuel is made from waste CO2 and green hydrogen produced using renewable energy.
- The Laura was inaugurated in a ceremony in Copenhagen's harbor, where European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen christened the ship. Maersk plans to produce green methanol in multiple locations worldwide, with the goal of decarbonizing 10 percent of its fleet by 2030.
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Maersk unveils world's first bio-methanol container ship
Danish shipping giant Maersk on Thursday launched the world's first container ship running on bio-methanol, a key step in its effort to lower its huge carbon footprint. Maersk, which sold its oil division to TotalEnergies in 2017, has set out a target to become carbon neutral by 2040. European Commission…
·Sakado, Japan
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Maersk unveiled a relatively small model, the “Laura Maersk”, in Copenhagen, which will be able to transport some 2136 containers.
·Paris, France
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The container ship of the Danish shipping company Maersk is the first in the world that can sail with green methanol. But there are still a few hurdles to overcome before the industry is truly climate-friendly. By S. Donges and J.Wäschenbach. [more]
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