Shanghai Electric, SIPG, and CMA CGM have established a new global record at Shanghai Yangshan Port by successfully executing an 8,016-ton single-batch biomethanol bunkering operation. Sourced primarily from the Taonan green methanol Project, the fuel validates China’s newly established inter-provincial “Green Fuel Transportation Corridor.” This milestone marks a critical transition into large-scale, stable mass delivery, bolstering Shanghai’s ambition to become a premier global international shipping green fuel hub.
Shanghai, China | August 18, 2026 – The global maritime decarbonization movement reached a major milestone following a landmark bunkering operation at Shanghai Yangshan Port. In a collaborative venture between Shanghai Electric, Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), and French shipping giant CMA CGM, vessels received a staggering 8,016 tons of single-batch biomethanol, establishing a new world record for single-operation green fuel replenishment.
The historic bunkering ceremony, themed “Green Moves the World, Leading the Future,” highlights the rapidly maturing commercial viability and supply chain scalability of alternative marine fuels in one of the world’s busiest container hubs.
Operation Quick Facts: World-Record Green Methanol Bunkering
- Vessel Receiving Fuel: CMA CGM OSMIUM (13,000-TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship)
- Bunker Vessel: HAI GANG ZHI YUAN (12,800-dwt specialized methanol bunkering vessel operated by SIPG Energy)
- Bunkering Location: Lvhuashan South Anchorage, Shanghai Port
- Date & Duration: August 15–16, 2026 (completed over a 15-hour window)
- Fuel Volume Supplied: 8,016 tonnes of biomethanol (a new world record for a single-batch biomethanol refueling operation)
- Trade Lane & Application: Powers the CMA CGM OSMIUM’s entire transoceanic voyage on CMA CGM’s SEAS 2 trade lane (linking Asia to the East Coast of South America) without requiring a top-up
- Estimated Environmental Impact: Yields an estimated lifecycle emissions reduction equivalent to 10,000 tonnes of CO₂
A Triumph of Cross-Province Supply Chain Integration
The record-breaking injection serves as the ultimate proof-of-concept for China’s newly minted “Green Fuel Transportation Corridor.” Launched in June 2026 through a strategic inter-provincial pact between Shanghai, Jilin, and Liaoning, the corridor seamlessly connects green fuel production in northern China with maritime bunkering nodes along the coast.
- Production: Sourced primarily from the pioneering Shanghai Electric Taonan Green Methanol Project in Jilin Province.
- Logistics & Storage: Transshipped and stored efficiently via Dalian Port in Liaoning.
- Delivery: Final bunkering executed smoothly at Shanghai Port, validating the “Northern Mellow Transporting to the South” logistics framework.
“This 8,000-ton milestone is far more than a numerical breakthrough in bunkering volume; it signifies that China’s integrated green fuel supply chain has transitioned seamlessly from pilot phases into stable, large-scale mass delivery,” Shanghai Electric noted.
Engineering the Future: Inside the Taonan Project
At the heart of this supply chain triumph is the Shanghai Electric Taonan Green Methanol Project, which leverages Jilin’s abundant wind, solar, and biomass resources.
Breaking new technological ground, the facility features the world’s first large-scale industrial integration coupling green electricity with biomass gasification. Utilizing proprietary core equipment, including pure oxygen pressurized fluidized bed biomass gasification, the plant guarantees continuous, stable output precisely calibrated to meet the rigorous schedules and high-volume demands of global carriers like CMA CGM.
Accelerating Shanghai’s “Three Centers” Vision
The successful multi-thousand-ton operation marks a vital tactical victory for Shanghai as it aggressively builds out its international shipping infrastructure, focusing heavily on establishing premier:
- Green Fuel Refueling Centers
- Certification Centers
- Trading Centers
The event drew high-profile leadership from across the maritime and diplomatic sectors. Attendees witnessing the milestone included Zhu Zhaokai, President of Shanghai Electric Group; Yang Zhiyong, Vice President of SIPG; Guo Ruiting, Deputy Economic Consul of the French Consulate General in Shanghai; Gu Haoyu, Chief Operating Officer of CMA CGM China Group; alongside key figures from financial institutions, research institutes, and regulatory bodies.
Looking Ahead: Expanding Green Horizons
Riding the momentum of this historic bunkering, Shanghai Electric announced plans to deepen its industry-finance collaborations, notably with the National Green Development Fund.
Future development phases will focus heavily on scaling the Taonan City green hydrogen-coupled biomass green alcohol-oil integrated project. By optimizing the entire lifecycle ecosystem from production, storage, and logistics to final maritime and aviation utilization, the partnership aims to deliver increasingly diverse, resilient, and reliable green energy solutions to drive global transport decarbonization forward.
About Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) & SIPG Energy
Founded in 1988, SIPG is the principal operator of public terminals at the Port of Shanghai, one of the largest and busiest seaports in the world. Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since 2006, SIPG offers a complete logistics value chain, including container and bulk terminal services, shipping agency, and land transportation.
SIPG Energy (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., established in November 2023, is the Group’s integrated energy management arm. It operates the world’s leading bunkering fleet, including the LNG vessel Hai Gang Wei Lai and the world’s largest green methanol bunkering vessel, Hai Gang Zhi Yuan, providing ship-to-ship bunkering services to international fleets.
About Shanghai Electric
Shanghai Electric stands as a global titan in industrial-grade smart solutions, boasting the highest brand value in China’s machinery industry at over 215 billion CNY. With a 120-year legacy, the group pioneers “multi-energy complementation” by integrating wind, solar, and hydrogen storage into next-generation zero-carbon industrial parks. Their extreme manufacturing capabilities extend across critical sectors, including large passenger aircraft, new energy vehicles, and contemporary marine digitization.
By partnering with over 70 world-leading enterprises, they actively drive high-end, eco-friendly growth through the integration of digital intelligence. As a key architect of the maritime energy transition, they provide the essential technological empowerment required to scale sustainable fuel chains worldwide.
About CMA CGM
The CMA CGM Group is a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, guided by its corporate purpose: “We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion.” Present in 177 countries, the Group employs 160,000 people, including nearly 6,000 in Marseille, where its headquarters are located. As the world’s third-largest container shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across five continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels, carrying more than 23 million TEUs in 2024.
Through subsidiaries such as CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM AIR CARGO, and CMA Media, the Group has built an integrated global platform spanning logistics, air freight, and media, while maintaining a strong commitment to energy transition, humanitarian aid, and education worldwide.
Source: CMA CGM | Shanghai Electric