Decision to construct a second methanol-fueled SOV was introduced by Mark Porter, head of operations, Europe, at Ørsted (L) and mentioned Søren Karas, chief technique & business officer at Esvagt. [Photo: Ørsted]
The methanol momentum retains rolling alongside. Esvagt has reached an settlement with Ørsted that may see it construct a sister ship to the world’s first methanol-fueled SOV (service operation vessel). Ordered at Turkey’s Cemre Shipyard final yr, that ship will go to work for Ørsted off the U.Ok. East Coast subsequent yr. This second vessel is about for supply in 2026 and can function out of Ørsted’s U.Ok. East Coast hub on a 10-year contract.
The new SOV shall be powered by twin gas engines, able to operation on renewable e-methanol produced from renewable vitality and biogenic carbon.
In December final yr, Ørsted took a ultimate funding determination (FID) that noticed it take full possession of the Flagship ONE e-methanol production project and expects to provide its personal methanol for each of the SOVs. Several different maritime corporations have positioned orders on methanol-powered vessels, indicating that the demand for inexperienced fuels is materializing quickly.
Ørsted’s goal is to turn into carbon-neutral in its vitality era and its personal operations by 2025. It says that the extra, second, inexperienced gas SOV will construct on that, as the corporate works in the direction of its science-based goal of reaching net-zero emissions throughout the complete worth chain by 2040.
“As the world leader in offshore wind, Ørsted will continue to look for the best green alternatives to fossil fuels,” mentioned Mark Porter, head of operations, Europe, at Ørsted. “E-methanol is a strong match for our SOVs, and we’re very pleased that we, along with Esvagt, will soon welcome the second methanol-powered vessel to our fleet.”
“We are delighted to expand our collaboration with Ørsted on this ground-breaking operation,” mentioned Søren Karas, chief technique & business officer at Esvagt. “As a global market leader in marine services for offshore wind, Esvagt is deeply committed to continuously innovating to deliver lower emission solutions. We are looking forward to bringing the first methanol powered SOVs to the market”.
Ørsted has carried out a scientific strategy for lowering emissions from its offshore logistics by means of effectivity initiatives, together with route optimizations and crusing at fuel-saving speeds. Ørsted has additionally carried out gentle hybrid crew switch vessels for elevated gas effectivity. Additionally, Ørsted is taking steps in the direction of net-zero wind farms, by working with companions and suppliers on pursuing low-carbon options throughout operations, building and manufacturing.
Esvagt, which is partnered with Crowley within the CREST Wind Jones Act SOV JV, pioneered the SOV idea and continues to take an modern and holistic strategy to operating an vitality environment friendly, protected marine operation
Over the previous two years, Ørsted has constructed up a portfolio of inexperienced gas tasks, three of which give attention to producing e-methanol for maritime transport. The portfolio consists of FlagshipONE in Sweden, which is beneath building, and which can produce 50,000 tonnes of e-methanol per yr from 2025. Additional tasks embrace Project Star on the U.S. Gulf Coast, which can provide 300,000 tonnes of e-methanol a yr for Maersk’s fleet of internet zero emissions vessels, and the Green Fuels for Denmark venture in Copenhagen, the place Ørsted is working with main Danish gamers in heavy transport, together with transport.
Decision to construct a second methanol-fueled SOV was introduced by Mark Porter, head of operations, Europe, at Ørsted (L) and mentioned Søren Karas, chief technique & business officer at Esvagt. [Photo: Ørsted]
