China unveils world’s largest methanol-powered engine as it is expected to cut down carbon emissions and drive the green transformation of the shipping industry.
China has introduced the world’s largest methanol-powered dual-fuel engine in Shanghai, as announced by its manufacturer on Tuesday.
This fully domestically developed engine, created by China State Shipbuilding Corporation, weighs approximately 1,953 tons and delivers a maximum power output of 64,500 kilowatts. Referred to as the “giant heart” of vessels, it will soon be installed on a 16,000-TEU container ship for its first deployment.
Equipped with an advanced digitalized smart control system, the engine operates with methanol fuel for 95 percent of its power, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by more than 7.5 percent.
To put this into perspective, if the engine operates for 300 days a year, the reduction in carbon emissions would be equivalent to the annual emissions of 72,000 gasoline-powered passenger cars, explained Dong Jingjin, project manager of the methanol engine project at China State Shipbuilding Corporation.
As the maritime industry undergoes a green transition, the engine is expected to meet growing market demands.
“Engines of this kind have already been successfully installed on container ships and bulk carriers. The demand for methanol-powered engines is substantial, and in the next two to three years, we plan to produce various models for chemical carriers and specialized vessels, offering more eco-friendly and efficient power solutions,” Dong further added.
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