Guangdong, China | December 16, 2025 – CIMC Enric has officially launched China’s first large-scale, mass-production bio-methanol facility, marking a strategic milestone in China’s clean fuel sector. The Zhanjiang plant, a 70/30 joint venture with State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC), transitions the region from hydrogen-focused experimentation to advanced liquid fuel production, providing a practical and viable solution for deep decarbonization in the global shipping industry.
The facility has an initial annual output of 50,000 metric tonnes of green methanol, positioning it as a critical supply hub for shipping routes in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and beyond.
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Strategic Advantage: Proximity and Efficiency
Zhanjiang’s location is the closest Chinese green methanol project to Singapore, giving it a logistical edge for Southeast Asian maritime trade. a 30,000 m³ storage tank and dedicated berths at Zhanjiang Deepwater Port, enabling a one-hour closed loop from production to ship delivery. This system allows for same-day bunkering while minimizing the fuel’s carbon footprint, a key factor for ISCC EU certification.
From Waste to Fuel: Circular Economy Model
The facility converts carbon-neutral feedstocks into 99.9% pure green methanol using a high-temperature gasification process (>1,000°C). Local feedstocks include:
- Forestry residues: bark and branches from Guangdong and Guangxi
- Industrial wood waste: sourced from nearby furniture-processing clusters
- Sugarcane byproducts: leveraging regional agricultural waste
This circular economy approach reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by more than 85% compared with conventional fossil fuels such as coal or oil, reinforcing green methanol as the most competitive and sustainable alternative fuel for shipping.
Market Impact: Unlocking the Methanol Supply Chain
With the global fleet of methanol-dual-fuel vessels expanding, fuel availability has become a critical bottleneck. The Zhanjiang hub provides the anchor supply needed for shipowners like Maersk and COSCO, who already operate methanol-capable vessels but require reliable, certified bunkering nodes in South China.
“This project demonstrates CIMC Enric’s commitment to bridging advanced liquid fuels with global shipping demand,” said CIMC Enric. “Green methanol is a practical solution for deep decarbonization, and the Zhanjiang hub represents a key milestone in China’s journey toward a diversified and mature clean energy system.”
About CIMC Enric
CIMC Enric (HKEX: 3899.HK), a core enterprise of the CIMC Group, is a global leader in clean energy infrastructure, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacture of high-value equipment for energy, chemical, and liquid food industries.
Since 2002, the company has evolved from a tank container specialist into a one-stop provider of systematic energy solutions, spanning LNG, hydrogen, and green methanol. CIMC Enric’s expertise includes multimodal transport, cryogenic storage, and full-cycle EPC services, making it a trusted partner for global shipowners pursuing IMO 2050 decarbonization goals.
The Zhanjiang bio-methanol facility marks CIMC Enric’s first commercial-scale entry into advanced liquid fuels, complementing its existing LNG and hydrogen capabilities. With shipbuilding order books for alternative-fuel carriers fully booked through 2028, CIMC Enric continues to lead the global transition toward low-carbon shipping fuels.
Source: CIMC Enric