Amsterdam, Toronto | February 10, 2026 – StormFisher and CarbonLeap have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating Scope 3 emissions reductions in transatlantic maritime logistics. The collaboration bridges the gap between fuel production and end-user demand by linking a steady supply of RFNBO-certified e-methanol with a scalable book-and-claim mechanism.
The partnership targets the most persistent barrier in maritime decarbonization: the “green premium” and the logistical complexity of ensuring low-carbon fuels are utilized across fragmented, multi-carrier supply chains.
Bridging the Cost Gap in Low-Carbon Shipping
At the center of this initiative is StormFisher’s e-methanol, produced in Canada under EU-recognized standards. The fuel offers a lifecycle carbon intensity reduction of more than 85% compared to conventional marine gasoil or VLSFO.
The operational model is designed to distribute the financial burden of the energy transition:
- Supply & Deployment: StormFisher provides the e-methanol to carriers for use on selected transatlantic routes.
- Cost Sharing: CarbonLeap aggregates demand from cargo owners to create a co-financing structure, sharing the incremental cost of switching fuels between the ship operator and the shipper.
- Verification: Through a book-and-claim system, cargo owners can claim verified emissions reductions even if their specific container is on a vessel burning conventional fuel, provided the equivalent green fuel has been injected into the system elsewhere.
“Many cargo owners have been limited by physical access to low-carbon fuels,” said Ashkan Shoja-Nia, EVP of Strategy and Business Development at StormFisher. “This partnership enables measurable value-chain reductions that align directly with corporate climate objectives.”
Scaling North American e-Methanol Production
StormFisher is positioning itself as a cornerstone of the North American e-fuel export market. Its flagship project, StormFisher Varennes in Québec, Canada, is slated to be the continent’s first large-scale e-methanol plant.
- Capacity: Scheduled to produce 70,000 tonnes of RFNBO-compliant e-methanol annually.
- Logistics: Located on the St. Lawrence corridor, the facility is strategically primed to serve Atlantic shipping lanes and the increasingly regulated European energy markets.
Market Implications: The Rise of Flexible Decarbonization
The partnership arrives as FuelEU Maritime and the EU ETS place unprecedented pressure on the shipping industry to account for carbon intensity. By decoupling the physical fuel from the environmental attribute, CarbonLeap’s model, supported by their ClubLeap buyer community, allows for a “one-stop” pathway to decarbonization.
Bertil Duinhouwer, CEO of CarbonLeap, emphasized the necessity of scale: “Serving global markets demands new, scalable solutions. This collaboration improves affordability through shared cost structures and economies of scale, supporting progress toward climate targets on high-traffic EU trade lanes.”
Summary for the Maritime Industry
| Key Metric | Detail |
| Primary Fuel | RFNBO-certified e-Methanol |
| Emission Reduction | >85% Lifecycle CO2 reduction |
| Regulatory Alignment | Fully compliant with EU RFNBO and maritime standards |
| Strategic Focus | Transatlantic trade / Cargo Owner Scope 3 |
About StormFisher Hydrogen
A leader in North American e-fuel development, StormFisher is currently revitalizing a major facility in Québec to serve the global maritime market.
- Project Focus: StormFisher Varennes, North America’s first large-scale e-Methanol plant.
- Strategic Location: Situated along the St. Lawrence corridor, providing direct access to Atlantic shipping lanes and European fuel markets.
- Capacity: The facility is scheduled to produce over 70,000 tonnes of RFNBO-compliant e-Methanol annually.
- Process: Utilizing renewable electricity to produce green hydrogen, which is then combined with CO2 captured from industrial sources to create ultra-low carbon fuel.
About CarbonLeap
Based in the Netherlands, CarbonLeap specializes in helping organizations navigate the complexities of Scope 1 and Scope 3 transport emissions.
- Mechanism: Employs a book-and-claim model and innovative financing to make progress toward net-zero cost-effective.
- ClubLeap: The company recently launched ClubLeap, a “buyers’ community” designed to educate and connect cargo owners, accelerating the adoption of low-carbon freight solutions.
Source: CarbonLeap B.V. | StormFisher Hydrogen Ltd.