The methanol-fueled container vessel Laura Maersk arrives for an official naming ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Little

Maersk Trials Ethanol Blend to Power Its Dual-Fuel Fleet Sustainably

Danish shipping leader Maersk is expanding its low-emission fuel options by testing ethanol alongside methanol in its dual-fuel fleet. Initial trials on the container vessel Laura Mærsk showed promising results with a 10% ethanol blend, leading to plans for further tests, including a 50/50 ethanol-methanol mixture. This initiative supports Maersk’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.

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