New study completes SGMF’s portfolio of life cycle assessments across LNG, ammonia and methanol, providing a science-based reference point for the marine fuels transition.
SGMF has published its latest Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on methanol as a marine fuel, highlighting the significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction potential of renewable and synthetic methanol production pathways.
The study evaluates 15 methanol production pathways and finds that methanol produced using renewable energy sources can deliver substantial emissions reductions, reinforcing its potential role in shipping’s decarbonisation journey.
The publication follows SGMF’s third edition LNG Life Cycle Assessment, released earlier this year, and its inaugural ammonia LCA, published in 2024. Together, the three studies provide stakeholders with a comprehensive, science-based comparison of the emissions performance of key alternative marine fuels.
The methanol LCA study was conducted by WSP and consistent with earlier SGMF’s studies, this one is critically peer reviewed by industry experts and leading academics and covers multiple pathways, reflecting the distinct carbon intensities of each one. The emissions calculations are based on the performance of a wide range of engine types, including medium-speed 4-stroke and low-speed 2-stroke engines…..
You can read the official Press Release on the Methanol Life Cycle Assessment here.
The full report, the infographic and the executive summary are available in the free resouces section and downloadable for both members and non-members.
