The project will involve working towards a trial of green methanol production technology pioneered by PuriFire Energy, in collaboration with Shoreham Port, Newcastle University, the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and a range of other organizations. Through this project, port operators such as ABP will gain deeper insights into bio-methanol logistics and bunkering for larger-scale applications, on-site production and end-user demand.
ABP’s involvement in the project has included being part of a consortium of partners working on the successful proposals for two maritime decarbonisation projects. The project will aim to evaluate the viability, environmental benefits, and cost-effectiveness of PuriFire’s technology in relation to helping to decarbonise the UK and aligning with global decarbonisation goals. The main goal is to confirm the technology’s readiness for wider use, enhance efficiency, and facilitate wider adoption of green methanol as a maritime fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The start of ABP’s collaboration with PuriFire Energy can be traced back to the startup’s involvement in ABP’s Energy Ventures Accelerator (EVA) – a pioneering initiative launched by ABP in June 2024 to help enable the energy transition. Since the launch of EVA, ABP has engaged with over 300 startups and investors across the clean energy spectrum.