Trinidad and Tobago has cemented its position as a growing force in the methanol bunkering sector, with the recent refuelling of the Stena Prosperous at Point Lisas. The 49,900 DWT IMOIIMeMAX vessel, one of six eco-friendly tankers commissioned by Proman and Stena Bulk, took on methanol produced at Proman’s local facilities on August 16.

With sister ship Stena Pro Patria also scheduled for bunkering in the coming days, Proman is set to supply a total of 2,100 MT of methanol fuel in August alone. This achievement underscores the Caribbean nation’s potential as a thriving methanol bunkering hub, with a cumulative 12,500 MT supplied over the past year.

Stena Prosperous’ journey to Trinidad is a testament to the environmental benefits of methanol as a marine fuel. Having sailed from its naming ceremony in Singapore, via Indonesia, Brazil, and the U.S. port of Savannah, the vessel achieved a remarkable 31% reduction in CO2e emissions compared to a traditional VLSFO-powered voyage. This was made possible by bunkering a 20/80 green/conventional methanol blend in Singapore.