Accelerating Ethanol & Methanol Adoption in Shipping

Bringing together the global maritime value chain to accelerate the safe, scalable and commercially viable deployment of ethanol and methanol marine fuels.

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Why Ethanol & Methanol?

Ethanol and methanol are emerging as scalable marine fuel solutions supported by growing fuel availability, established logistics networks and advancing engine technologies. Through industry collaboration, technical work and stakeholder engagement, MEMA helps accelerate deployment across the maritime value chain.

The Opportunity At A Glance

Approx

93

Approx

of fuel ethanol were produced globally in 2024, demonstrating a mature, scaled resource base.

Source: Bureau Veritas × GCGF Market Study, citing the Renewable Fuels Association.

Approx

118

million tonnes

of global ethanol production projected by 2030, up around 27% from 2024.

Source: GCGF analysis.

More than

3.5

million tonnes

of potential ethanol demand from maritime dual-fuel engines by 2030.

Source: GCGF analysis.

Over

120

ports globally

have methanol storage facilities, providing an established infrastructure base from which marine-fuel supply can develop.

Source: DNV; Methanol Institute.

One Roadmap. Four Workstreams.

MEMA converts industry priorities into action through four coordinated Working Groups spanning policy, technology, operations and supply — each one built to move alcohol fuels closer to real-world deployment.

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Policy

establishes the regulatory and standards foundations for alcohol fuels.

Technical

validates fuel performance, vessel readiness, and technology pathways

Safe Handling & Bunkering

develops the procedures, competencies, and operational readiness needed for safe implementation

Fuels & Logistics

strengthens supply chains, infrastructure and commercial pathways to support adoption at scale, including fuel availability mapping and bunkering readiness initiatives.

Policy Enables

Technical Proves

Safe handling enables operation

Fuel & Logistics DElivers Scale

Policy Enables

Technical Proves

Safe handling enables operation

Fuel & Logistics DElivers Scale

Featured Resource

Global Ethanol Bunkering Ports Map

Explore existing and emerging ethanol bunkering locations, fuel availability, and infrastructure readiness across key maritime hubs worldwide.

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Our Ecosystem

MEMA connects stakeholders across the maritime fuel value chain, from fuel producers and shipowners to ports, OEMs, researchers and regulators. Together, members help advance technical standards, operational readiness and market development for alcohol marine fuels.

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Join Mema's Consultative Phase

Be part of a results-driven coalition advancing the adoption of safe, scalable, and sustainable low-carbon marine fuels. Together, we can shape international standards, enable technology deployment, and accelerate the maritime energy transition.

Participation is free of charge during the 2026 consultative phase, with future fee structures co-developed with participants by 2027.

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