Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) positions itself as a leading bunkering hub for green marine or zero emission (ZE) fuels, with the first step of liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering will soon be ready. A bunkering hub serves to meet the demand of ocean-going vessels (OGV) as own use and cargo for trade, for various uses not confining to shipping.

All forecasts on the shipping sector’s future energy mix, due to regulatory pressures of the upcoming FuelEU Maritime and mid-term measures of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), suggest that green Methanol will account for a substantial share in order to meet IMO’s indicative checkpoints and 2050 goal.

To this end, the Institute for the Environment of the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) would like to support the HKSAR Government (HKSARG), coordinate the relevant experts, maritime stakeholders and trades, and organize the OGV Workshop on green Methanol. Noting that methanol-capable OGVs are on the market and methanol bunkering has been conducted, the workshop aims to facilitate early adoption of methanol bunkering.

WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Date: 22 October 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 2:00 – 6:00pm (Reception starts at 1:30 pm)
Venue: HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study
Address: Lee Shau Kee Campus, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay
Organizer: Institute for Environment, HKUST
Co-organizer: Hong Kong Shipowner Association (HKSOA), Hong Kong Liners Shipping Association (HKLSA), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM)
Sponsor: Invest HK, HKSARG (TBC); HKMM
Language: English

Notes: Free Admission. Limited seats. Organizer has full discretion to limit registrants per company or decline registration. The event will be video-recorded and uploaded to internet for global coverage.

Disclaimer: The views expressed by speakers or moderator do not necessarily reflect the official policies of HKUST, supporting organizations or the sponsor, nor does mention of commercial practices or companies imply endorsement of HKUST, supporting organizations or the sponsor.

PROGRAMME

Members are invited to register for this event here (https://ienv.hkust.edu.hk/events/green-methanol-ogv-workshop)