Wärtsilä introduces a methane slip reduction solution for its Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engine, converting it to spark gas operation. This technology reduces methane emissions by up to 75% compared to the standard engine, making it more efficient and environmentally friendly. Chevron is already onboard with converting engines on its LNG carriers to spark gas.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries – Engine and Machinery recently completed the factory acceptance test (FAT) of the world’s first H54DF HiMSEN engine at HD Hyundai Engine in South Korea. The 6-cylinder H54DF engine is a dual-fuel engine with a power output of approximately 12,000 horsepower, offering significant advancements in engine technology.
MAN Energy Solutions has successfully completed the retrofit of the main engine of the Very Large Container Vessel ‘Maersk Halifax’ to a dual-fuel MAN B&W ME-LGIM unit. This project, carried out by MAN PrimeServ, marks the first of its kind globally for a VLCV. The vessel was originally powered by an MAN B&W 8G95ME-C9.5.
The maritime industry is on the verge of a major upgrade with the introduction of a dual-fuel engine that eliminates the need for hydrogen. Tugboats will soon be powered by systems using methanol, LNG, and other fuels, offering a carbon-free option. Caterpillar’s new engine is set to lead the way in emissions reduction.
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