What is the significance of Goldwind's first batch of green methanol shipment to Korea, and where was it produced?

Goldwind has shipped its first batch of green methanol to Korea — specifically to Busan — marking a strategic entry into the global green shipping fuel market. The shipment, comprising 16 trucks of product, originated from Goldwind’s green methanol production base in Xing'an League, Inner Mongolia, which uses a 'wind–hydrogen–storage–biomass' multi-energy coupling technology, leveraging local wind power and corn straw as feedstock to produce green methanol certified to EU ISCC standards.

How does Goldwind’s green methanol project align with its broader commercial agreements and capacity plans?

Goldwind’s green methanol initiative directly supports its landmark November 2023 long-term supply agreement with Maersk for 500,000 tonnes annually, intended to fuel Maersk’s large dual-fuel methanol vessels. The project is planned in three phases with a total designed capacity of 1.45 million tonnes per year, of which Phase I alone will deliver 250,000 tonnes annually.

Goldwind Ships First Batch of Green Methanol to Korea, Aiming to Open New Shipping Fuel Market

Sep 12, 2026

Goldwind has shipped its first batch of green methanol produced via wind-biomass coupling technology to South Korea, fulfilling a major supply agreement with Maersk to support low-carbon shipping operations.

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2026-09-12

Goldwind Ships First Batch of Green Methanol to Korea, Aiming to Open New Shipping Fuel Market

Goldwind Ships First Batch of Green Methanol to Korea, Aiming to Open New Shipping Fuel Market

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