First ME-GA Completes Gas Trials

MAN Energy Solutions has completed gas trials for the first ME-GA engine on an LNG carrier built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for Knutsen OAS Shipping. This milestone marks an important development in the ME-GA engine, which is designed for easy application to modern LNG carrier designs. So far, all ME-GA orders have been exclusively for this segment. The Knutsen ME-GA engine, built by HHI-EMD, is equipped with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) that reduces methane-slip emissions compared to first-generation engines without EGR.

The ME-GA engine has received over 260 orders since its launch in May 2021, with orders for ship deliveries scheduled until 2027. The standard inclusion of EGR in the ME-GA engine significantly reduces emissions, improves fuel efficiency, and enhances operation in both gas and fuel-oil modes. The completion of sea and gas trials further cements its progress and brings it closer to its commercial debut.

The MAN B&W ME-GA engine offers a low CAPEX solution for LNG carriers that can use “boil-off” gas as fuel. It is based on the well-established MAN B&W dual-fuel design and has minimal installation requirements. The ME-GA engine incorporates an efficient ignition concept and a unique gas-admission system for safe and reliable operation. It also boasts minimal operational costs, simple supply and purging concepts, and low maintenance costs for its fuel-gas supply system. With the addition of the ME-GA engine to MAN Energy Solutions’ two-stroke-engine portfolio, which already includes the ME-GI Diesel-cycle engine, the company now offers both low- and high-pressure, dual-fuel solutions for LNG operation.

Overall, the successful gas trials of the ME-GA engine on the LNG carrier built by HSHI for Knutsen OAS Shipping mark an important milestone in its development. The ME-GA engine, designed for modern LNG carrier designs, has already received significant orders, and its inclusion of EGR ensures reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency. With its low CAPEX solution, efficient operation, and minimal maintenance costs, the ME-GA engine is poised to make a significant impact in the LNG shipping industry.

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