Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Overweight [1] Core Viewpoints - The shipping industry's carbon reduction is urgent, and green methanol is expected to play a key role as a low-carbon fuel solution. Green methanol is a low-carbon or zero-carbon liquid fuel produced from renewable resources, with lifecycle carbon emissions potentially approaching zero or even negative [3][4][17]. - The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is expected to pass a net-zero emissions framework in October 2025, which will promote the development of the green methanol industry. The framework requires a 20% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 compared to 2008 levels and aims for net-zero emissions by around 2050 [4][20]. - China is actively promoting the application of green methanol, with policies and infrastructure for port refueling being accelerated. By 2035, the goal is to establish a green fuel supply system for transportation [5][34]. Summary by Sections 1. Green Methanol as a Key to Shipping Emission Reduction - Green methanol is a low-carbon liquid fuel with superior performance characteristics, including high combustion efficiency and low emissions of sulfur oxides and particulate matter [17][18]. - The shipping industry faces significant pressure to reduce emissions, with the IMO's net-zero emissions framework highlighting the need for zero or near-zero carbon fuels [19][21]. - China's policies are aimed at accelerating the transition to green methanol, with several ports already initiating refueling operations [5][34]. 2. Industrialization of Green Methanol - The production of green methanol is in its early stages, with significant expansion expected. Current production capacity is only 1.7 million tons, but it is projected to reach 39.3 million tons by 2030 [6][39]. - The main production methods include electrochemical and biomass routes, with biomass methanol currently having lower costs [6][46]. - China is leading in green methanol projects, with over 60 projects underway, accounting for 51% of global renewable methanol projects [7][39]. 3. Related Listed Companies - Companies with green methanol production capacity or technology reserves include Fuxie Environmental Protection, Goldwind Technology, and Jiazhe New Energy [9][11]. - Engineering and equipment companies involved in the green methanol sector include Donghua Technology and China Chemical [9][11].