e-methanol

American  

[ee-meth-uh-nawl, -nol] / ˈiˈmɛθ əˌnɔl, -ˌnɒl /

noun

1. methyl alcohol used for fuel that has been produced using hydrogen from renewable sources and from captured carbon dioxide.

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Etymology

Origin of e-methanol

First recorded in 2015–20; e- ² ( def. ) + methanol ( def. )

Example Sentences

The plant, which it claims would be the largest to date anywhere, would make e-methanol from captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen produced on site using renewable energy.

From BBC • May 29, 2025

Also known as green methanol, e-methanol is composed of waste carbon dioxide and hydrogen, created by using renewable energy to split water molecules.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2023

E-fuels, like e-kerosene, e-methane, or e-methanol, are made by synthesizing captured CO2 emissions and hydrogen produced using renewable or CO2-free electricity.

From Reuters • Mar. 7, 2023

It's set to supply 10,000 tonnes of e-methanol for Maersk's first vessel.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2022

The authors noted that Maersk is pursuing alternative fuels and has partnered with a renewable energy company to establish a factory for e-methanol.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2022