China's First Methanol Dual-Fuel Low-Speed Engine and Its Future Prospects

TapTechNews May 19th news, TapTechNews learned from CSSC Engine Co., Ltd. of China State Shipbuilding Corporation that on May 18th, the handover ceremony of the first domestic methanol dual-fuel low-speed engine - 6G50ME-C9.6-LGIM+EGRBP was successfully held at CSSC Engine (CSE), marking a milestone moment for China's methanol dual-fuel low-speed engine manufacturing from 'none' to 'existence'.

According to the introduction, the first domestic 6G50ME-C9.6-LGIM+EGRBP methanol dual-fuel main engine has a rated power of 10320 kilowatts and a maximum speed of 80 rpm. It will be installed on the 49500 deadweight ton chemical/product oil tanker built by Guangzhou Shipyard International for the shipowner HAFNIA. Compared to LNG (liquefied natural gas), methanol fuel has more advantages in ship storage, transportation, and use. Equipping methanol dual-fuel low-speed engines has an important promoting effect on improving the comprehensive energy efficiency index and CII rating of ships, enabling shipping companies to deal with international 'carbon tax' regulations more easily and is currently the best choice in the global shipping industry.

CSSC Engine said that the delivery of the first domestic 6G50ME-C9.6-LGIM+EGRBP methanol dual-fuel low-speed engine is a breakthrough in the history of China's ship power industry development, and has played a positive role in promoting the layout of China's green ship power manufacturing.

CSSC Engine Company disclosed that currently the company holds orders for more than 40 methanol main engines of different models. In the second half of 2024, a total of 6 methanol dual-fuel main engines will also be delivered for customers such as the 1250TEU methanol dual-fuel ship built by Huangpu Wenchong and the 9300PCTC ro-ro ship built by China Merchants Steamship.