Proman and Dumore Enterprises have launched four 100% methanol-powered Geely trucks at an event in Trinidad, the first such vehicles on the road outside of China.
According to the companies, methanol is a cleaner, practical fuel for road transport, emitting near zero particulate matter when combusted, 80% fewer nitrogen oxide emissions and less carbon dioxide.
Also, because conventional methanol produced from natural gas can be blended progressively with lower-carbon and green methanol without modifications to the engine, this also makes methanol a viable pathway fuel for energy transition.
Following approval from the Transport Commission, Dumore Enterprises has been operating the trucks on both public and private roads since July 21st 2026, delivering industrial goods across Trinidad and Tobago.
To date, the four Farizon G2 methanol trucks have travelled over 17,000 km, refuelling 41 times at Proman’s production facilities on the Point Lisas Industrial Estate in Couva.
The trucks have consumed over 20 tonnes of methanol generating approximately 14% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than an equivalent diesel fleet.
Anand Ragbir, Executive Director at Proman Trinidad, believes the four trucks represent a huge opportunity to improve air quality, to reduce imports of expensive and polluting diesel, and to provide a new export market for Trinidad’s methanol.
