Japanese ship operator Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (‘K’ Line) has joined the e-NG Coalition, the world’s first international alliance targeting the global expansion of e-methane.
The members of this alliance, founded in October 2024, envision that e-methane will accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral society. The coalition seeks to promote e-NG (e-methane), build a global market with aligned emissions accounting and certification standards, and reinforce cooperation between all stakeholders along the e-methane value chain. The coalition will play an important role in the energy transition by aligning industry innovation with ambitious climate policies. At this time, nine companies have joined this alliance, which consists of a total of 17 member companies.
As the international shipping company in the e-NG Coalition, ‘K’ Line will contribute to the global expansion of e-methane and the establishment of a global supply chain. e-Methane is a carbon neutral fuel which is made through the methanation of both green hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Its ingredients are almost the same as liquified natural gas, so it is expected to be used as a marine fuel.
The ‘K’ Line Group is promoting a variety of initiatives to support low-carbon and carbon-free efforts in accordance with its Environmental Vision 2050 long-term environmental policy.
Image: ‘K’ Line LNG-fuelled car carrier (source: ‘K’ Line)
