Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine (HZME), a joint venture between Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation and Imabari Shipbuilding, has decided to invest in methanol supply systems at its headquarters and factory, with the aim of producing marine engines that run on methanol.
The company says that methanol is easier to handle than ammonia or hydrogen and therefore, after LNG, the development of methanol-compatible marine engines is being promoted mainly by MAN Energy Solutions, the world's largest licensor of marine engines, and other companies.
