# International Maritime Organization

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-26**: Commercial Bunkering — First large-scale delivery of biomethanol to an international container ship.
- **2026-01-20**: First Production Batch — Successful synthesis of high-purity biomethanol from agricultural waste.
- **2025-02-10**: Construction Milestone — Completion of the primary biomass gasification units at the Taonan site.
- **2024-06-15**: Project Unveiling — Shanghai Electric announces the Taonan biomethanol facility to target maritime decarbonization.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Shanghai Electric Delivers First Large-Scale Biomethanol for Global Shipping
2026-03-26 05:44:11 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Shanghai Electric has successfully completed the first large-scale biomethanol bunkering for international shipping, sourced from its landmark Taonan project. This milestone marks a significant leap in maritime decarbonization, providing a commercially viable, bio-based alternative to traditional heavy fuel oils.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/shanghai-electric-biomethanol-maritime-decarbonization

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