Projects aimed at producing green methanol on port land align with the concept of green ports by providing a clean and sustainable energy source for the decarbonization of the port industry, maritime transport, and the reduction of emissions in ports. Its use contributes to the creation of sustainable energy systems, improvement of air quality, and the promotion of technological innovation in ports.

Methanol (CH3OH) is the simplest alcohol. It is a light, volatile, colorless, and flammable liquid with a characteristic odor at ambient temperature and pressure.

Recently, methanol is increasingly being considered as an alternative fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants, with particular attention focused on the maritime sector.

When methanol combustion is complete, only water and carbon dioxide are produced as by-products. Methanol is an oxygen-rich fuel that burns in an internal combustion engine (ICE) that does not emit SOx and produces an insignificant amount of PM and NOx.