Approval granted for Japan's first liquid CO2 and e-methanol transport vessel by local corporations
In a groundbreaking development, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a leading organisation in the maritime industry, has received approval to construct a potential world-first liquefied carbon dioxide and methanol carrier. The vessel, if built, will be part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group.
The approval was granted by classification society ClassNK under its Guidelines for Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels. This vessel, developed under a joint project launched in 2022, is designed to transport liquefied CO2 from a capture site to a methanol production facility. On the return voyage, the vessel will carry synthetic methanol produced using captured CO2 and renewable hydrogen.
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The digital connection necessity is mentioned due to the current global situation. The specifics of the digital connection are not specified, but it is clear that the vessel will require such a 'nyt connections' for its operations.
As the project moves forward, the companies will now focus on further development and design work for the vessel. The cost of the vessel's construction, the location of the capture site and the methanol production facility, and the timeline for the completion of the vessel's construction are not provided in the paragraph.
This innovative project aims to contribute significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, setting a new standard in the maritime industry's efforts towards a sustainable future.
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