The ME-LGIA engine completes homologation and is nearing its debut at sea
The ME-LGIA engine took another step towards entering service after successfully completing the Type Approval Test (TAT) at Everllence's Copenhagen Research Centre. The test, overseen by eight classification societies between June 10 and 12, 2026, represents the final technical validation before the start of sea trials and ammonia testing.
The approval confirms the maturity of the project
During the evaluation, the manufacturer verified the system's operation in the presence of leading maritime classification societies. Successfully completing this stage demonstrates that the engine meets the established requirements to proceed with its installation on board the first vessels.
Bjarne Foldager, head of Everllence's two-stroke engine division, stated that this test marks the definitive transition from concept development to real-world operation. He also highlighted that the model incorporates digital connectivity and is ready to offer carbon-reduced propulsion through the use of ammonia .
ME-LGIA engine with dual fuel technology
The ammonia marine engine utilizes the diesel principle combined with a dual-fuel system using liquefied gas injection. This architecture leverages technologies already used for hundreds of thousands of operating hours in other company engines, thus reducing the time required to bring it to market.
Everllence officially launched the ME-LGIA range in November 2025 at an event in Copenhagen. Since then, the development has attracted interest from shipowners and operators seeking ways to reduce the environmental footprint of maritime transport.
The ME-LGIA will contribute expertise to the regulations
Furthermore, the company believes that the first commercial operations planned for 2026 will provide valuable information for the development of future regulations on the use of ammonia as a marine fuel.
Ole Pyndt Hansen, senior vice president and director of two-stroke engine research and development, explained that the experience gained from the first vessels will allow the guidelines promoted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to be adjusted to real-world operating conditions. He indicated that this knowledge will be crucial for strengthening safety when using this fuel on board.
The end of an era for the research center
Furthermore, the ME-LGIA type approval test marks a significant moment for Everllence for another reason. The company confirmed that this was the last Type Approval Test conducted at its Copenhagen Research Center before the relocation of the facilities to the outskirts of the Danish capital, scheduled for the end of 2027.
With this result, the manufacturer enters the final phase of the engine development program and prepares to begin sea trials, a step that will validate its performance in commercial operation and advance the adoption of ammonia as one of the alternatives for the decarbonization of maritime transport.
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