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WinGD’s latest generation X72DF-2.1 engines will power 25 vessels at Qatar Energy’s North Field East (NFE) project. This is the largest new-build LNG carrier project in history. 50 dual-fuel engines with the new on-engine iCER have been selected by several shipyards and owners, demonstrating their strong confidence in WinGD’s proven and reliable low-pressure dual-fuel engines.
WinGD’s new on-engine configuration of Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation (iCER) control was released in May of this year and has been rapidly accepted, offering improved fuel efficiency in both gas and diesel modes, compared to the first version. reduced methane by 50%. Generation X-DF.
One order under the Qatar NFE program is for two 174,000 cbm LNG tankers to be built for TMS Cardiff Gas at South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). Her two vessels will be DSME’s first vessels with in-engine iCERs. WinGD’s Director of Global Sales, Volkmar Galke, said: Owners and operators are striving for fuel flexibility without compromising efficiency, emissions or capital expenditures. And the fact that everyone opted for the latest compact and cost-saving configurations confirms that WinGD offers customers the best possible solution and gives them confidence in their current and future investments. I’m here. ”
The X-DF low-pressure dual-fuel engine has a number of benefits, including extremely little air pollution, minimal maintenance costs, and the ability to meet IMO Tier III NOx standards without the use of aftertreatment. The complete X-DF fleet has run more over 350 engines since its launch in 2015, adding a wealth of practical knowledge to the state-of-the-art technology.
To fulfill the expanding demands of her LNG fleet, which can total over 100 newbuildings, QatarEnergy has committed to building 60% of the world’s LNG ships by 2027. Several shipowners have submitted applications to construct gas carriers for Qatar Energy’s long-term charters. Delivery of the ship will take place between 2023 and 2027.