Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), one of the world’s largest owners and operators of LNG carriers, has ordered four 2 × 5G70ME-GA Mk. 10.5 engines from MAN Energy Solutions for the construction of four 174,000 cbm LNG carriers. All eight engines will feature MAN Energy Solutions’ EGRBP emissions-reduction technology. This engine was developed for easy application to most contemporary LNG carrier designs and has seen strong demand since its introduction.
The ME-GA engine delivers a low CAPEX solution aimed at LNG carriers that are able to use ‘boil-off’ gas as a source of fuel. It uses an efficient ignition concept and unique gas-admission system that delivers safe and reliable operation. The engine also features minimal operational costs, simple supply and purging concepts, and low maintenance costs for its fuel-gas supply system. MAN Energy Solutions’ EGR system reduces methane-slip emissions compared to first-generation, Otto-cycle engines without EGR, enabling the significant reduction of methane slip and improving fuel efficiency in both gas and fuel-oil operation.
MAN Energy Solutions has logged more than 278 ME-GA engine orders since May 2021 and has obtained orders from both Korean and Chinese shipyards. This is the first order from NYK, a prominent owner, and MAN Energy Solutions is thankful for their trust in their product. The company has a strong and long-lasting relationship with NYK and is happy to count them among their ME-GA customers.
