Hong Kong/Singapore – July 2025 – The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas), has successfully fulfilled its commitment to supply Singapore-based Golden Island Pte Ltd with 5,000 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified green methanol. This milestone delivery, earmarked for critical bunkering operations and green fuel trials in Singapore, marks the completion of their previously announced agreement and underscores Towngas’s growing capabilities in the green maritime fuel logistics sector.
Delivered through a strategic collaboration with Mitsubishi Corporation, the green methanol was transported to Tianjin Vopak’s terminal at Tianjin Port—an emerging hub in the Asia-Pacific’s sustainable fuel supply chain. From there, it was loaded onto Golden Island’s dedicated bunker vessel, Golden Antares.
The ISCC EU-certified green methanol offers a carbon intensity reduction of more than 75% compared to conventional Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), reinforcing its potential in accelerating the shipping industry’s decarbonization goals.
Mr. Sham Man-fai, Chief Operating Officer – Green Fuels & Chemicals at Towngas, emphasized the importance of the achievement:
“This successful delivery to Golden Island not only demonstrates our ability to fulfill green methanol commitments with precision and reliability but also validates our long-term investments in sustainable fuel production. Our operations are gaining momentum across the region, and we remain committed to supporting the shipping industry’s transition to low-carbon energy solutions.”
Mr. Tomohiro Yamano, General Manager of the Marine Fuel Department at Golden Island, highlighted the strategic significance of the trial:
“This loading represents a cornerstone in our journey to deliver low-carbon marine fuel solutions. It is the result of close collaboration with Towngas and demonstrates our shared commitment to driving green fuel adoption across the bunkering industry.”
Ms. Liu Xiaomei, General Manager of Tianjin Vopak, reflected on the broader regional impact:
“Tianjin Vopak’s support for this delivery showcases the growing strength of the Asia-Pacific green fuel supply chain—from production to bunkering. We are proud to be building a resilient green energy logistics network, starting from Tianjin and extending across the region.”
This landmark delivery showcases the operational readiness of Towngas’s green methanol production facility in Inner Mongolia. Using proprietary technology, the plant converts agricultural and forestry waste, along with scrap tyres, into high-quality green methanol. Towngas is the first enterprise on the Chinese mainland to achieve both ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certification, demonstrating compliance with global sustainability and traceability standards.
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Expansion Plans
Towngas’s Inner Mongolia facility currently has an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes, which is set to increase to 150,000 tonnes by the end of 2025. Additionally, Towngas is partnering with Foran Energy to establish multiple green methanol production bases across China, targeting a combined capacity of 1 million tonnes annually. This delivery milestone further strengthens Towngas’s strategic partnership with Golden Island and reinforces its position as a leading green methanol supplier in Asia’s maritime energy transition.
About Tianjin Vopak
Tianjin Vopak is a key part of Royal Vopak‘s global network of tank storage terminals, providing essential logistics and storage solutions for various liquid products, including chemicals, oils, and increasingly, sustainable fuels like green methanol, playing a crucial role in developing green energy supply chains.
About Golden Island
Founded in 1982, Golden Island has long been a trusted name in the bunkering industry, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company was the first supplier in Singapore to offer Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (LSFO 0.5%) in 2019 and is now expanding its services to include green methanol as part of its efforts to provide cleaner, more sustainable fuel options.
The company is also ISCC EU Certified, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and its role in the global shift toward low-carbon fuels.
Golden Island’s upcoming green methanol bunkering trials with the Golden Antares are set to play a pivotal role in advancing the adoption of low-carbon fuels within the maritime industry. As the sector continues its shift toward cleaner, more sustainable energy sources, initiatives like this will drive the industry closer to meeting global emissions reduction goals.
About Towngas
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) is a leading energy provider committed to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to the maritime and energy sectors. With a strong focus on environmental responsibility, Towngas is at the forefront of producing ISCC-certified green methanol, a cleaner alternative fuel for the shipping industry.
Towngas operates one of China’s first green methanol production plants in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, utilizing proprietary technology to convert biomass and municipal waste into high-quality methanol. As part of its strategic growth, Towngas is expanding its green methanol production capacity, forming partnerships with key players in the maritime sector, and driving the industry’s shift towards decarbonization. Through its ongoing investment in clean energy, Towngas is solidifying its position as a leading supplier of sustainable marine fuels in Asia and beyond.