Boston, MA & Stamford, CT — September 2025 – Emvolon Inc., a Massachusetts-based pioneer in renewable fuel and chemical production technology, and Freepoint Commodities LLC, a globally recognized merchant of physical commodities, have announced the signing of a term sheet for a long-term strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the commercial-scale production and international marketing of renewable methanol, a low-carbon fuel gaining traction across multiple industrial sectors, particularly shipping, aviation, and specialty chemicals.
This milestone agreement brings together Emvolon’s proprietary, modular chemical production systems with Freepoint’s unparalleled global logistics and commodities trading network, setting the stage for a breakthrough in the availability and distribution of renewable methanol. With this partnership, both companies aim to address urgent climate challenges, convert methane emissions into valuable fuel, and scale renewable methanol production from 6,000 tons per year by 2027 to 50,000 tons annually by 2030.
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Turning Waste into Revenue: Emvolon’s Disruptive Methanol Technology
Emvolon’s innovation lies in its on-site, modular chemical plants, ingeniously housed in 40-foot containers. These mobile systems can be rapidly deployed at high-emission sources — including landfills, dairy farms, wastewater treatment facilities, and oil & gas flaring sites — to convert methane, a greenhouse gas roughly 30 times more potent than CO₂, into renewable methanol.
Methane accounts for approximately 15% of global GHG emissions, and Emvolon’s solution directly tackles this issue by turning a hazardous liability into a transportable, market-ready liquid fuel. Emvolon’s approach enables distributed, decentralized fuel production, slashing transportation emissions and cutting costs — all while creating a new revenue stream from waste.
A Timely Solution for Maritime and Industrial Decarbonization
Renewable methanol is emerging as a critical alternative fuel across industries under increasing pressure to decarbonize. The maritime sector, in particular, has been an early mover, with over 250 ocean-going vessels already retrofitted or built to run on methanol, driven by tightening EU and IMO regulations — including CO₂ emission penalties of up to $380 per ton.
RED II-compliant bio-methanol currently commands prices exceeding $1,000/ton, far outpacing fossil methanol, underscoring growing demand from regulators and industry leaders alike. Methanol is already a $40 billion global market, and the demand for low-carbon alternatives is accelerating.
This collaboration provides a clear path to secure, scalable, and compliant methanol supply for global buyers seeking to meet sustainability targets — particularly bunker suppliers, port authorities, and shipping companies eager to reduce their carbon footprint and fuel costs simultaneously.
Executive Perspectives: Driving the Energy Transition
“We are thrilled with the potential of our collaboration with Freepoint to bring our technology to global markets,” said Dr. Emmanuel Kasseris, Co-founder and CEO of Emvolon. “By combining our cutting-edge emissions conversion systems with Freepoint’s global supply chain expertise, we’re making it possible to deliver renewable methanol where it’s needed most — helping industries transition to a low-carbon future without compromise.”
“Freepoint is dedicated to delivering renewable energy solutions to the global marketplace,” said Mark Lay, Managing Director at Freepoint. “Emvolon’s scalable and innovative approach to methanol production aligns with our commitment to sustainability, and we’re excited by the opportunities this partnership presents for our customers and the planet.”
Scaling a Cleaner Future — One Container at a Time
The Emvolon–Freepoint collaboration marks a significant milestone in the renewable fuels sector. As industrial and transportation players seek out drop-in, low-carbon alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, renewable methanol presents a ready-made solution — both as a direct fuel and as a feedstock for e-fuels, green chemicals, and hydrogen carriers.
Through this partnership, Emvolon and Freepoint will bring economically viable, decentralized fuel production to life — transforming greenhouse gases at the source into clean, usable, and profitable commodities that drive the next generation of global energy systems.
About Freepoint Commodities LLC
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Freepoint Commodities is a global merchant of physical commodities, with over 625 employees and offices worldwide. The company provides physical supply, logistics chain management, and risk management solutions, and is increasingly focused on environmentally responsible products and renewable energy solutions that align with the needs of a changing global economy.
About Emvolon Inc.
Founded in 2021 and launched out of MIT, Emvolon is revolutionizing chemical manufacturing for the energy transition. The company provides cost-effective, mobile solutions that convert waste gases like methane into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals, such as green methanol and green ammonia. By repurposing mass-produced automotive engines into high-efficiency, containerized chemical reactors, Emvolon empowers hard-to-abate industries — including agriculture, energy, maritime, and aviation — to decarbonize from within.
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