Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
First Large-Scale Bunkering
Successful delivery of biomethanol to an international container ship, marking a commercial milestone.
Commercial Bunkering
First large-scale delivery of biomethanol to an international container ship.
First Large-Scale Bunkering
Successful delivery of biomethanol to an international container vessel for commercial use.
First Production Batch
Successful synthesis of high-purity biomethanol from agricultural waste.
Production Ramp-up
The Taonan project begins producing biomethanol at industrial scale using renewable energy.
Facility Commissioning
The Taonan project begins initial production and testing of green methanol.
Construction Milestone
Completion of the primary biomass gasification units at the Taonan site.
Taonan Project Groundbreaking
Construction begins on Shanghai Electric's integrated green methanol facility in Jilin.
Taonan Project Groundbreaking
Construction begins on Shanghai Electric's large-scale biomethanol production facility.
Project Unveiling
Shanghai Electric announces the Taonan biomethanol facility to target maritime decarbonization.
Shanghai Electric has successfully delivered its first large-scale biomethanol bunkering from the Taonan project for international shipping. This milestone marks a critical step in the commercialization of green fuels for the global maritime industry's decarbonization efforts.
Shanghai Electric has successfully completed the first large-scale biomethanol bunkering for international shipping, sourced from its landmark Taonan project. This milestone marks a significant leap in maritime decarbonization, providing a commercially viable, bio-based alternative to traditional heavy fuel oils.
Shanghai Electric has successfully completed the first large-scale biomethanol bunkering for international shipping, sourced from its Taonan project in Jilin Province. This milestone marks a significant shift in maritime decarbonization, proving the commercial scalability of green fuel supply chains for global trade.