NYK Completes Low-Carbon Methanol Bunkering of Methanol-Fueled Bulk Carrier

Sept. 30, 2025

On September 28, Green Future, a methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier chartered from Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd. by NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd., an NYK Group company, received methanol bunker via ship-to-ship* transfer using a bunkering ship to supply the low-carbon methanol fuel at Ulsan Port in South Korea.

The low-carbon methanol supplied this time was produced using a mass balance method,** which attributes environmental value to the manufacturing process by utilizing renewable raw materials such as renewable natural gas and green hydrogen. This method significantly contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Moreover, it has obtained ISCC EU certification, an international standard for sustainability and traceability of biomass and biofuels. This certification guarantees reduced environmental impact and transparency in the supply chain.


Green Future.   Image by NYK Group.


A view of the fueling.   (source: Ulsan Port Authority)

The NYK Group is committed to advancing fleet decarbonization and realizing clean transportation by utilizing a diverse range of low-carbon and decarbonized fuels, including low-carbon methanol.

* A method of directly supplying fuel via a hose by connecting a bunkering vessel and a ship receiving fuel.
** A method of attributing the renewable origin of the supplied fuel based on the input volume of renewable raw materials.

NYK Group, press release