The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) has been launched in Switzerland to accelerate innovation, collaboration and adoption of ethanol solutions, with an initial focus on maritime decarbonisation.
GEA’s first flagship programme, the Marine Fuel Sector Initiative, seeks to turn ethanol’s market potential into commercial reality and establish it as part of the sustainable marine fuel mix.
The group will work with ethanol suppliers, shipowners and stakeholders across the marine fuel value chain to drive investment, innovation and uptake.
“By leveraging the capabilities of new multi-fuel marine engines, ethanol can be integrated into the low-emission marine fuel mix” said Morten Jacobsen, Co-Founder & Secretary General of the Global Ethanol Association.
“This future-proof approach offers shipowners and operators the flexibility to adapt to regional fuel availability, pricing, and sustainability goals. This is a game-changing step towards fuel supply security and emission resilience across global trade routes.”
Engine designer WinGD has joined GEA as a founding member.
GEA is inviting companies and stakeholders to join the association to help scale ethanol adoption across shipping and other sectors.
