In a strategic shift following recent IMO decisions, a major Taiwanese containership operator has opted to expand its commitment to methanol as an alternative fuel. Switzerland-based WinGD will be tasked with supplying two-stroke engine designs for two-stroke X-DF-M dual-fuel X-DF-M dual-fuel and methanol-ready X-Engine versions, which will be installed on a fleet of more than 30 vessels.
Methanol engines leading the way to decarbonization
The contract includes X92 engines adapted for methanol on twelve 16,000 TEU vessels, in addition to previous orders for X82 and X82DF-M engines. X82DF-M engines for another twenty 8,700 TEU units. This strategy supports compliance with the GHG Fuel Intensity Standard (GFI), driven by the IMO’s new Zero Net Emissions Framework.
The shipowner had considered dual LNG engines engines prior to the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting in April. However, following the approval of the new framework, it re-evaluated its choice and decided to consolidate its focus on methanol-compatible technologies, while maintaining flexibility for biofuels in the short term.
Volkmar Galke, WinGD’s sales director, noted that the availability of alternative fuels is alternative fuels and regulatory and regulatory costs are becoming key determinants in purchasing decisions. The adaptability of WinGD’s WinGD technology, based on modular platforms, makes it possible to convert its engines for use with zero- or near-zero-emission fuels.
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