Rhys BerrySwiss engine designer WinGD has been awarded a contract to supply its X-DF2.0 engine for four LNG dual-fuel, ammonia-ready vessels being built for Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL).
As previously reported, the vessels will be constructed at the Jiangnan shipyard in China, and will be capable of operating on both gas and liquid fuels.
The engines will be fitted with WinGD’s latest GHG emission reducing technology iCER (Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling) which delivers enhanced combustion control. This creates an energy consumption reduction of 3% in gas mode, and fuel consumption savings of up to 5% in diesel mode, while reducing methane slip by as much as 50% in gas mode.
‘We have made a firm commitment to the energy transition, and to delivering engine technologies capable of operating with clean alternative marine fuels. Working with technology focused customers like PIL ensures that we will reach these goals,’ said Volkmar Galke, Director of Sales for WinGD.
‘This first order for ammonia-ready vessels with our dual-fuel, low-pressure X92DF-2.0 engines reflects our capabilities in offering customers zero-carbon or carbon-neutral fuel solutions. It means that our customers can already invest today with confidence in future fuel-ready engine technology.’
The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in August 2024, and is in line with WinGD’s broader ambition to grow sales of multi-fuel engines capable of operating on carbon-neutral fuels to 50% of the company’s order book by 2030.
Ariane Morrissey
