New Delhi, March 5 -- Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has become the latest member of the e-NG Coalition, an international alliance dedicated to promoting electric natural gas (e-NG), also known as e-methane, in the global energy transition. MOL's membership, effective from March 1, 2025, brings the coalition's total participating companies to 20.

What is E-Methane and Why Does it Matter? E-methane, or synthetic methane, is produced by combining carbon dioxide (CO?) and hydrogen. It is seen as a viable carbon-neutral fuel that can be used within the existing LNG infrastructure. The e-NG Coalition, founded in October 2024, aims to build an international market for e-methane, set emissions accounting standards, and faci...