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Jie Fang Ri Bao·2025-10-11 01:08

Core Viewpoint - Shanghai is actively developing a green methanol supply chain, establishing a complete "production-transportation-refueling" loop, positioning itself as a key player in the global green shipping value chain [1][5]. Group 1: Green Methanol Development - The International Maritime Organization is set to review a legally binding net-zero emissions framework for the shipping industry, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, which will significantly increase the demand for clean energy like green methanol [1]. - Shanghai's first local green methanol project is expected to be operational by the end of this year, addressing livestock waste and wet waste management while enhancing green fuel refueling services at Shanghai Port [1][5]. - The project aims to produce 100,000 tons of green methanol annually, contributing significantly to Shanghai's international shipping center development [5]. Group 2: Waste-to-Energy Innovations - The project utilizes livestock waste to produce biogas through anaerobic fermentation, which is then purified into pipeline-quality biogas, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 1,000 tons [2][3]. - The biogas production process also supports microalgae cultivation, which can yield several tons annually for use in animal feed and health products [2][3]. Group 3: Strategic Positioning in Global Market - Green methanol is becoming a mainstream alternative energy source in the shipping industry, with the International Maritime Organization requiring a 20% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 compared to 2008 levels [4]. - Shanghai Port is one of the few ports capable of refueling with green methanol, positioning itself advantageously in the competitive international shipping market [4][5]. - The integration of local production and external projects, such as the one in Jilin Province, will enhance Shanghai's capacity to meet future green methanol demands [5][6]. Group 4: Technological Advancements and Future Goals - Shanghai aims to achieve a "dual hundred" goal by 2030, with liquefied natural gas refueling capacity reaching 1 million cubic meters and green methanol refueling capacity reaching 1 million tons [6]. - The city is exploring multiple technological routes for green fuel development, including electric synthetic fuels and carbon capture utilization [7]. - By 2050, China is projected to account for 40% of global investment in biogas, with a production potential of 135 billion cubic meters, enhancing national energy security [7]. Group 5: Sustainable Urban Development - Shanghai is constructing a complete ecosystem of "waste resources-biological energy-green fuel-low-carbon shipping," providing a model for sustainable urban development [8].