Why the green methanol first movers are now looking at ethanol
- Green methanol ships ordered by Cargill and Maersk may switch to ethanol
- First of Cargill’s dual-fuelled orders hit the water this week, but even the maiden voyage will only partly be on more expensive green fuel
- ‘Technologies like green methanol or wind-assisted propulsion come with uncertainty,’ says Dieleman
Cargill’s pioneering push to invest in green technology and ships is hitting headwinds, but shipping head Jan Dieleman remains committed to decisions that deliver optionality and adaptability
