# Xiamen Port launches green methanol bunkering with OOCL Wisdom

- **Source:** https://pelavox.com/xiamen-port-green-methanol-bunkering/
- **Publisher:** pelavox. (The voice of shipping)
- **Author:** Jason Nicholson
- **Published:** 2026-11-13T04:00:00+00:00
- **Updated:** 2026-11-13T04:00:00+00:00
- **Section:** Ports
- **Type:** News
- **Topics:** Alternative Marine Fuels, COSCO Shipping, Green Methanol, Marine Bunkering, OOCL Wisdom, Xiamen Port

Xiamen Port in China has completed its first ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering operation, supplying OOCL’s methanol dual-fuel containership *OOCL WISDOM* and marking a new step in the port’s development of alternative marine fuel infrastructure.

The operation took place on November 4, 2026, at Xiamen Ocean Gate Container Terminal, where approximately 1,005 tonnes of green methanol were transferred to the vessel. It also represented the first ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering operation in Fujian province, expanding the range of marine fuels available to international shipping operators calling at the port.

The bunkering was carried out by the fuel supply vessel *Zhongran Lüneng 85*, with coordination involving the Xiamen Port Authority, maritime and customs authorities, COSCO SHIPPING and China Marine Bunker. According to the provincial transport authorities, the operation followed preparations covering safety assessments, regulatory procedures, fuel supply arrangements and emergency response planning.

## Xiamen expands alternative fuel capabilities

The new capability adds green methanol to Xiamen Port’s existing marine fuel services, which include biofuel oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The development forms part of efforts to establish the port as a refuelling location for vessels operating with alternative propulsion systems.

According to information released by the port authorities, green methanol can reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by more than 85% compared with conventional marine fuels, depending on its production pathway. The fuel supplied during the operation was associated with an estimated emissions reduction exceeding 1,600 tonnes, based on the authorities’ calculations.

The successful bunkering provides a basis for expanding methanol fuel availability, although port authorities have indicated that further work is required to develop routine operations. Future measures will focus on refining safety standards, improving supporting infrastructure and strengthening coordination between port operators, fuel suppliers and regulatory agencies.

The vessel involved, *OOCL WISDOM*, has a maximum capacity of 24,168 TEU and is the first of seven methanol dual-fuel containerships in OOCL’s fleet development programme. The vessel previously completed its initial green methanol bunkering at Qingdao Port in July 2026 before commencing its maiden voyage to Europe.

The latest operation therefore marks a milestone for Xiamen Port’s fuel supply infrastructure rather than the containership’s first use of green methanol.

By adding methanol to its range of available marine fuels, Xiamen aims to strengthen its ability to serve international shipping services as vessel operators introduce new propulsion technologies and seek greater access to alternative fuel infrastructure along established trade routes.

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