The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) is pushing for stronger government backing of green methanol bunkering as part of its recommendations for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan, which covers the period through 2030, according to Ship & Bunker.
According to Ship & Bunker, Towngas outlined its proposals in a LinkedIn post published on Tuesday, calling on the city to bolster low-carbon shipping initiatives and position itself as a hub for green commodities trading and finance. Green methanol bunkering was named as one of the key areas the company wants advanced under the plan.
Proposed Energy Office and Broader Fuel Strategy
Ship & Bunker reports that Towngas has also proposed the creation of an “Energy Office” tasked with steering new energy policy for the city. Under this proposal, the office would prioritize the commercialisation of green methanol, hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel, positioning these alternative fuels at the center of Hong Kong’s energy transition strategy.
Additional recommendations from Towngas include setting up a green certification hub, developing zero-carbon industrial parks, and deepening cooperation between industry players, universities, and research institutions, Ship & Bunker notes. The five-year plan is designed to guide the city’s broader development trajectory going forward.
Ship & Bunker also points to earlier developments this year, noting that Towngas signed a memorandum of understanding with a Sinopec unit to explore green methanol supply arrangements for shipping and other related projects.
Does This Matter to You?
Hong Kong has already seen ships bunker green methanol in the city, according to Ship & Bunker, indicating that infrastructure and demand for the fuel are beginning to take shape in the region. Towngas’s call for policy support suggests the city may be positioning itself for a larger role in alternative marine fuel supply going forward.
For those monitoring bunkering hubs across Asia/Pacific, this development signals potential shifts in how green methanol availability and support infrastructure could evolve in Hong Kong over the coming years. The proposed Energy Office and certification hub, if adopted, could shape how green fuel supply chains are organized and verified in the region. However, Ship & Bunker’s report does not confirm whether or when these recommendations will be formally adopted by Hong Kong authorities, so the direct operational impact remains uncertain at this stage.
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Sources: Ship & Bunker
