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Eukor Car Carriers, SIPG Energy, and World Fuel have completed the first green methanol bunkering for the M/V Arctic Tern in the Port of Shanghai. This is the first vessel in a new series of Shaper Class car carriers from the South Korean shipping company, which is part of the Norwegian Wallenius Wilhelmsen group and Hyundai Motor Group.
The operation involved the delivery of approximately 2,800 tons of green methanol to the Arctic Tern via a ship-to-ship (STS) transfer using SIPG Energy's dedicated bunkering vessel, M/V Hai Gang Zhi Yuan, the largest of its kind in operation.
The bunkering took place at Haitong Terminal, in the Waigaoqiao port area, in the Port of Shanghai, with cargo handling operations carried out simultaneously during the bunkering.
This marks the first green methanol operation for Eukor Car Carriers and the first time the Arctic Tern has received methanol since its delivery on July 9.
Furthermore, the transfer of this fuel was the first bunkering in the Port of Shanghai of locally produced green methanol for an international PCTC operator. It also demonstrated the city's integrated green methanol value chain, encompassing local production, storage, and bunkering, and established a replicable 'Shanghai Model' for green methanol supply.
World Fuel arranged the supply and delivery of the fuel on behalf of Eukor Car Carriers, working with SIPG Energy as the physical supplier in the Port of Shanghai.
The green methanol supplied was produced from municipal solid waste, ISCC-EU certified, and had a carbon intensity value of less than 25 gCO2e/MJ.
The Arctic Tern is the first of fourteen Shaper Class vessels ordered by Wallenius Wilhelmsen. With a capacity of 9,300 car equivalent units and dual-fuel operation capability with methanol, the vessel will be operated by Eukor Car Carriers, jointly owned by Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Hyundai Motor Group. Following its first green methanol bunkering, the Arctic Tern will continue its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe.
Xavier Leroi, COO Shipping Services at Wallenius Wilhelmsen and CEO of Eukor Car Carriers, stated that 'completing the Arctic Tern's first green methanol bunkering shortly after its delivery is a significant milestone towards our decarbonization ambition for both Eukor Car Carriers and Wallenius Wilhelmsen. It demonstrates how investments in next-generation technology and fuel flexibility are translating into real operations. This achievement reflects the strong collaboration among all parties involved. Together, we have shown how alliances in the maritime value chain can help make lower-emission fuels available and operationally viable at scale.'
Mark Tamsitt, SVP Global Marine Sales at World Fuel, noted that 'the first bunkering with a new fuel is a significant moment for any shipowner, and our role is to make it as seamless as possible. By connecting Eukor Car Carriers with SIPG Energy's proven green methanol capability in the Port of Shanghai, we were able to deliver reliable supply, fuel quality, and safe processes. As more of our customers incorporate dual-fuel methanol tonnage, we are committed to being the partner that makes these types of operations routine.'
Zhang Da, General Manager of SIPG Energy, affirmed that 'receiving the Arctic Tern in the Port of Shanghai for its first green methanol bunkering demonstrates the strength and maturity of our supply capability. Building on our consolidated ship-to-ship methanol bunkering services for container ships, we have now extended these services to PCTCs. This bunkering sets a new record for the largest green methanol SIMOPs operation for PCTCs in China, marking another step in building Shanghai's position as a global green energy hub for international shipping.'
This operation follows Wallenius Wilhelmsen's announcement on July 9, which stated that the Arctic Tern would complete its first methanol bunkering shortly after its delivery. The vessel entered service on routes between Asia and Europe immediately after its reception from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing.
