MARCO POLO

Challenge

There is a challenging task in terms of achieving the necessary global CO2 reduction. To solve this challenge, there is a big focus on Power-to-X (PtX) as a sustainable energy source for liquid fuels. Ports around the world must contribute to this CO2 reduction. 

Solution

The MARCO POLO DK (METHANOL Availability Readiness Cost Operationality for Port Logistics) project will assess how PtX products can be used through the activation and advancement of Danish ports.

The project will assess four archetype ports: 

• International ferry port
• Domestic ferry port
• Fishing port 
• CO2 import/export port

The use of PtX for passenger ships (RoPAX, ferries) and smaller vessels (fishing) will depend on e-methanol, as ammonia will not be qualified for safety reasons in the next 10-15 years. Therefore, Carbon Capture and Utilization – CCUS (for the first three port types) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) (for the fourth type) will be crucial for the project. The project will focus on ports in Northern Jutland (Hanstholm and Frederikshavn), as there will be a natural collaboration with the “Erhversfyrtårn Nordjylland – CCUS”. 

Project Impact

The project is divided into five main activities which will assess the following: 

• Assessment of two ports to cover the four archetype types
• Safety and regulatory requirements for handling methanol in the ports
• Establishment of business cases for the use of methanol on actual routes (green corridors) 
• Implementation plan for the direct implementation of results in FEED studies
• Description of the further applicability of the insights in Danish and international ports

Partners

Energy Cluster Denmark

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

Nordic Green Solutions

Hanstholm Havn

Dansk Brand- og Sikringsteknisk Institut

Aalborg Universitet

Evida

Read the MARCO POLO report

MARCO POLO final report