DNV launched the industry’s first public tender portal for the acquisition of e-methanol in the European Union and the United Kingdom. The initiative connects a leading e-methanol producer with industrial buyers in the EU and UK markets, creating a new pathway to secure reliable, long-term supply of this key low-carbon fuel.
As the global energy transition accelerates, the demand for clean energy vectors that can decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, such as shipping, heavy industry, and aviation, is growing. Among e-fuels, e-methanol stands out as a technically mature, scalable, and commercially viable solution.
Produced from renewable hydrogen and captured biogenic carbon, it supports compliance with major European regulatory frameworks, such as RED III, Fit for 55, EU ETS, ReFuelEU Aviation, and FuelEU Maritime, and contributes to achieving the decarbonization objectives of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Across Europe, Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) are becoming a central element of national decarbonization strategies. Several Member States (including Germany, Spain, France, and Belgium) are adopting or proposing blending mandates that exceed EU-level targets, in some cases doubling or quadrupling the minimum thresholds. Meanwhile, constraints on biofuel feedstocks and tightening regulations are putting upward pressure on prices and supply, highlighting the need for alternative renewable fuels to meet national and regional targets. However, reliable and verifiable sourcing remains a hurdle in the market.
To bridge this gap, and acting on behalf of a European e-methanol producer, DNV has structured a transparent and competitive tender to secure long-term purchase agreements for upcoming RFNBO-certified volumes in the EU and the UK. The tender enables companies to secure a reliable supply, with stable and regulatory-compliant pricing, ensuring predictability and alignment with future fuel mandates, while reducing exposure to compliance risks.
It is open to industrial users, maritime operators, traders, and other organizations committed to net-zero targets and sustainable sourcing.
