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We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Merry Boys Performance Academy and Skills Development Camp in partnership with the Proman Foundation! Held on Sunday, October 27, at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex in Trinidad, the event brought together 50 boys and girls from local secondary schools for a day of cricket, skills development, and fun. We were honoured that the Honourable Symon De Nobriga, Member of Parliament for Diego Martin Central and Minister of Communication addressed the event, alongside the attendance of community representatives, local coaches, and national cricketers. As a flagship partner of the Proman Foundation, Merry Boys Sports Club is dedicated to nurturing young talent and building resilience among the next generation of cricketers. Claus Cronberger, Executive Chairman of Proman Trinidad and Chair of the Proman Foundation, expressed his thanks to everyone who contributed to the day's success—including Merry Boys Cricket President Sebastian Edwards, local schools, coaches, national athletes, and the children who participated – including those of our employees. We look forward to watching these young athletes excel both on and off the field! #PromanFoundation #MerryBoysSporstClub #YouthDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment #CricketAcademy

Proman is proud to support the Yoreme community through the revitalisation of the El Carricito ceremonial centre, preserving cultural traditions while progressing the construction of our ammonia plant project in Topolobampo. With construction of the 2,220 MT/day ammonia plant well underway, this USD 1.5 billion investment will supply fertilizers to support Mexico’s domestic agricultural sector, helping to boost local crop production. Our commitment to sustainable development ensures that economic progress goes hand in hand with our commitment in to the well-being of the communities in which we operate in. Watch the video below to find out more. 

Congratulations to the Net Zero Technology Centre and Siemens Energy for their latest alternative fuels demonstration - the successful running of the SGT-A35 gas turbine on methanol. The test underlines the versatility and cleaner burning properties of methanol as a fuel - with practically no Particulate Matter (PM) or Sulphur Oxides (SOx), and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) reduced by up to 80%. You can find out more below. Commenting on the demonstration, Timothy Cornelius, our Managing Director of Corporate Development, said: “We were delighted to work with the team at Siemens Energy as they pioneer the use of alternative fuels in their range of world-class gas turbines. The use of methanol as a cleaner alternative fuel for power generation is growing, driven by its efficient combustion, ease of last mile distribution and global availability. It is a versatile and affordable solution to meet emissions reduction targets, while significantly reducing airborne pollutants, as proven by these latest test results."

We are looking forward to hearing from Fabian Lindner, from our marketing arm Valenz, at the World Methanol Conference in Copenhagen on 24th October. He will be joined on stage by Evonik to discuss how tokenisation is transforming the chemicals and fuels industries, and beyond.   We transferred the first QETs (Quantified Emissions Tokens), minted by our partner EarnDLT® earlier this year, via Valenz to Evonik – a methanol industry first. You can read more about that here: https://lnkd.in/e2Ykf4Uf If you are at the World Methanol Conference, do drop by and hear more from Fabian!   #WMC2024 #Sustainability #FutureOfFuel #digitialtokens

We’re delighted to share that LEMSCO has been awarded “Green Finance Deal of the Year” at the Maritime Decarbonisation Awards. You can find out more about the award here (https://lnkd.in/e4V76Bd5) After teaming up with Stena Bulk to commission and build a fleet of 6 methanol powered tankers in 2019, we collaborated again in October 2023 to launch LEMSCO (the Low Emission Methanol Shipping Company). This industry-first, Article 9 rated sustainable shipping fund now seeks to facilitate the maritime industry’s transition to a lower carbon future by providing alternative financing mechanisms for shipping companies. It is fantastic that this has been recognised and we are grateful to everyone who voted for LEMSCO! And while we celebrate this award, we know of the challenges ahead to bring about change in the industry and deliver the cleaner transition of goods across the world. #sustainablefinance #alternativefuels #methanolasamarinefuel

Last week, we shared Anthony Neeranjan’s story as he set off on the Stena Pro Patria, as part of the Proman and UTT Cadetship Programme. Today, we are delighted to introduce Jared Odain-Samaroo, SIMarEST, a former cadet, who is now a Junior Officer with the Northern Marine crew, sailing on our cutting-edge 49,900 DWT IMOIIMeMAX fleet. Jared’s journey from cadet to Junior Officer exemplifies the power of the Cadetship Programme, which is providing opportunities to young Trinidad and Tobago nationals thanks to the collaboration between Proman, UTT, and Northern Marine Group. Watch the video below to hear Jared’s insights and the valuable experiences he’s gained along the way. 

In celebration of #WorldMaritimeDay, join us aboard the Stena Pro Patria with Kristian Pavic, a member of the Proman Shipping team. During his journey from Savannah, Georgia, to Point Lisas, Trinidad, Kristian experienced key vessel operations and witnessed the advantages of methanol as a fuel. He observed methanol bunkering, noting its stability, efficiency, and easy integration into existing infrastructure. Widely available at over 120 ports, methanol is biodegradable, safe to handle, and increasingly used as a mainstream bunker fuel, making it a cleaner, safer choice for the shipping industry. #cleanfuel #methanol #maritimenews

Watch the video below to join cadet Anthony Neeranjan as he prepared for his voyage on the Stena Pro Patria! As part of the Proman and The University of Trinidad and Tobago Cadetship Programme, Anthony is embarking on the practical elements of the programme, gaining hands-on experience of our state-of-the-art, methanol-fuelled fleet, as he hopes to kick-start a career in the maritime industry. Anthony’s adventure is just beginning, and we’re excited to follow his journey. Next week, catch the inspiring journey of Jared Odain-Samaroo, SIMarEST from cadet to Junior Officer. Stay tuned!

It was great to see the Proman and The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) Cadetship Programme featured in today’s Trinidad and Tobago Newsday, showcasing our commitment to developing the next generation of maritime professionals. The article features the journeys of Anthony Neeranjan, one of our cadets, and Jared Odain-Samaroo, who graduated from the programme to become a Junior Officer on our methanol-powered fleet. Their stories demonstrate how our partnership with UTT and Northern Marine offers Trinidad and Tobago nationals the chance to kickstart their maritime careers by completing their education, while gaining hands-on experience with our advanced, methanol-fuelled vessels, and preparing for a maritime future with this alternative marine fuel. You can read full article below. Stay tuned for more updates from Anthony and Jared in the coming days!

Last week Peter Schild, our MD of Sustainability, presented the case for methanol as a marine fuel to the APPEC Shipping & Bunker Conference in Singapore.   We have been highlighting the cleaner burning properties of methanol for some time, so it is great to see so many shipping companies embracing it as an alternative fuel.   Because methanol can be blended no matter which feedstock it is produced from, we can mix conventional methanol with increasing amounts of lower carbon and green methanol to deliver the carbon reduction trajectories outlined by the IMO and others.   Thanks to all those who attended the session and those who have continued the conversation since!   #alternativefuels #methanolasamarinefuel