The Scottish government has announced a grant of £755,720 to Veri Energy, earmarked for the third phase of developing a clean fuels hub at the Sullom Voe Terminal in the Shetland Islands. This initiative is designed to establish a production facility for hydrogen and e-methanol, with an operational target of 2030 and plans for increased manufacturing capacity into the next decade. Earlier phases of the project received £2.2 million in funding from Veri Energy and the Net Zero Technology Centre.
For freight forwarders and logistics professionals, this development signals a growing commitment to alternative fuels in the maritime sector. The future availability of e-methanol and hydrogen from a Scottish hub could offer new bunkering options for vessels operating in North Atlantic and European routes, potentially influencing vessel deployment strategies and fuel procurement decisions as the industry moves towards decarbonization. This local production could also contribute to more stable pricing for these green fuels in the region.
