Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 15, Oslo-based classification society DNV is initiating its first open tender to provide long-term access to renewable e-methanol, supporting decarbonization efforts in industries such as transport, chemicals, and maritime sectors. The tender aligns with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III), which aims to boost renewable energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as well as the EU’s Fit for 55 initiative.

Registrations for the tender are open until the end of October 2025. DNV representatives emphasized that the process is designed to be transparent and structured, ensuring all participants can engage on equal terms. The tender offers qualified buyers the opportunity to secure long-term e-methanol supply contracts, spanning 10 to 15 years, under competitive conditions.

The tender is accessible to a wide range of companies, including maritime operators, bunker suppliers, industrial users, renewable chemical traders, and organizations pursuing net-zero goals. The e-methanol supply will total up to 450,000 tonnes annually, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2028. The product is designed to have a low carbon intensity score, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards and supporting net-zero strategies.

E-methanol, a synthetic fuel, is produced by combining renewable hydrogen—generated through electrolysis powered by wind, solar, or hydropower—with captured carbon dioxide. As a renewable fuel of non-biological origin, it offers a nearly carbon-neutral alternative to fossil methanol, making it a promising solution for sustainable marine and industrial applications.

DNV’s initiative follows significant advancements in the e-methanol sector. In March 2025, Danish renewable energy developer European Energy commissioned the first reactor at its Kassø Power-to-X facility, recognized as the world’s largest commercial e-methanol production site. Operated in partnership with Mitsui & Co., the Kassø facility was officially launched in May 2025 and has begun supplying e-methanol to clients, including Copenhagen-based shipping company A.P. Møller-Maersk.

DNV’s tender represents a significant step toward expanding access to renewable e-methanol, fostering sustainable energy solutions across multiple industries. By providing a platform for long-term supply agreements, DNV aims to support global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote cleaner energy alternatives.