PuriFire Energy and X-Press Feeders have signed an LOI for the supply of up to 15,000 tonnes of bio-methanol annually. The partnership focuses on a decentralized, port-based production model across the UK and Europe to create a scalable and vertically integrated green fuel supply chain.
London, UK | May 06, 2026 – In a major push for the commercialization of low-carbon marine fuels, PuriFire Energy has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with X-Press Feeders to supply up to 15,000 tonnes of bio-methanol per year.
The agreement marks a pivotal shift for the feeder industry, transitioning bio-methanol from a conceptual alternative to a scalable, present-day bunker solution. As the world’s largest independent feeder carrier, X-Press Feeders’ commitment provides the “fleet-scale” demand necessary to kickstart PuriFire’s innovative production model.
Vertical Integration: Port-Based Production
Beyond a simple supply contract, the partnership includes the co-development of port-based production sites across the UK and Europe. This collaboration aims to solve one of the greatest hurdles in the green transition: logistics.
By utilizing PuriFire’s decentralized production model, the two companies plan to create a vertically integrated supply chain where fuel is produced closer to the point of use.
- Target Volume: 10,000 to 15,000 tonnes per annum.
- Location Strategy: Key UK and European port hubs.
- Sustainability Goal: Reducing the carbon footprint of the fuel’s own transport and logistics.
A Circular Fuel Solution
The strength of PuriFire’s technology lies in its ability to transform waste into energy. The company recently showcased its hydrothermal gasification process, which converts wastewater and carbon waste into green hydrogen and bio-methanol.
“The strength of PuriFire’s model lies in consistency across its production standards,” the company noted. “By combining X-Press Feeders’ demand with our decentralized model, we are creating a fuel supply chain that can be replicated across key global port locations.”
This approach ensures that X-Press Feeders, which has a significant number of dual-fuel vessels entering service through 2026, receives a reliable, circular fuel source that meets stringent maritime emission regulations.
Market Impact: Why This Matters
For the bunkering industry, this LOI signals a departure from the traditional “global hub” model. If PuriFire and X-Press Feeders successfully replicate port-based production, it could pave the way for a more resilient, localized bunkering infrastructure that reduces reliance on long-distance fuel shipping.
About the Partners
X-Press Feeders
Founded in 1972, X-Press Feeders is the world’s largest independent common carrier, operating a massive network across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Europe. Known as “The Global Common Carrier,” the group operates a fleet of over 100 vessels (up to 7,000 TEUs) and recorded an annual throughput exceeding 6 million TEUs.
As a strictly independent operator, X-Press Feeders does not own or lease containers, acting as a trustworthy and impartial contractor exclusively for container operators. The company is currently spearheading the industry’s shift to green methanol, with a significant fleet of dual-fuel vessels scheduled for delivery through 2026 to support its “green route” initiatives in Northern Europe and beyond.
PuriFire Energy
PuriFire Energy is a Cambridge-based pioneer in the production of green hydrogen and bio-methanol, specifically targeting the decarbonization of the global shipping and chemical industries. The company’s transformative technology utilizes a proprietary hydrothermal gasification process to convert wastewater and carbon waste into high-purity sustainable fuels. By streamlining the production of green hydrogen and biogenic CO2 through a decentralized model, PuriFire is creating scalable, port-based solutions to accelerate the maritime energy transition.
Source: PuriFire Energy