Equisera and VertomCory have announced a partnership to explore producing bio-methanol in the UK from biogenic waste, with an initial focus on coastal and short-sea shipping routes. Equisera would use its RiPR waste-to-gas technology to produce hydrogen, biomethane and CO2 as feedstocks. VertomCory would handle maritime operations, logistics and customer relationships. Methanol is gaining traction in shipping because it stays liquid at ambient temperatures and works in commercially available dual-fuel engines. DNV counted more than 450 methanol-capable vessels operating or on order by December 2025. The environmental benefit depends heavily on how the methanol is produced, which is why renewable bio-methanol is the focus. UK domestic voyages have been covered by the UK Emissions Trading Scheme since July 2026, and IMO members are expected to revisit global marine fuel standards and carbon pricing in December. The project is still at exploration stage with no production capacity confirmed. If it advances, it could support domestic fuel supply and a premium for low-carbon methanol, though immediate effects on conventional methanol prices are likely limited.
