{"id":64580,"date":"2022-01-24T12:08:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T16:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carilec.org\/?p=64580"},"modified":"2022-02-08T10:42:24","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T14:42:24","slug":"wartsila-hits-methanol-milestone-with-first-newbuild-engine-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/wartsila-hits-methanol-milestone-with-first-newbuild-engine-order\/","title":{"rendered":"W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Hits Methanol Milestone with First Newbuild Engine Order"},"content":{"rendered":"

W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Corporation,\u00a0<\/span>Press release,\u00a0<\/span>24 January 2022 at 11:00 UTC+2<\/p>\n

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The technology group W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has received its first order for newbuild methanol-fuelled engines. A new Offshore Wind Installation Vessel (WIV) being built for Dutch contracting company Van Oord at Yantai CIMC Raffles shipyard in China will be powered by five\u00a0W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 32 engines<\/a>\u00a0capable of operating with methanol.<\/p>\n

The order, which includes the methanol fuel supply system, was placed in December 2021, and it will be booked in the order book in Q1 2022. The delivery of the equipment is scheduled for early 2023.<\/p>\n

The methanol engine order extends W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s leading position in support of the maritime industry\u2019s decarbonisation ambitions, and in the use of the fuel. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has over half a decade\u2019s experience with methanol, having converted the first of four engines on\u00a0Stena Germanica<\/em>\u00a0to use the fuel in 2015.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe see methanol as one of the alternatives to meet the industry\u2019s goals to reduce its environmental impact,\u201d said Harold Linssen, Project Director, Van Oord. \u201cWe are pleased to be the pioneer of W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s latest methanol-fuelled engine technology.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Green\u2019 methanol is among the potential and most promising future fuel candidates. It is made using hydrogen from renewable-sourced electricity and recaptured carbon. The benefits of methanol are that it is relatively inexpensive to produce, is widely available, and easy to store. Furthermore, the global supply infrastructure is already established.<\/p>\n

In line with its strategy to meet future development needs through collaboration with key stakeholders, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 recently signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese shipyard Yantai CIMC Raffles. The cooperation is aimed at the design and development of future-proof solutions for newbuild vessels. This will include the use of future carbon-free fuels and other integrated technology solutions.<\/p>\n

Following the agreement, Yantai CIMC Raffles awarded W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 the honorary title of “Excellent Partner” in recognition of its long-term support and cooperation.<\/p>\n

\u201cLeveraging the combined strengths of Yantai CIMC Raffles and W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 will ensure that we can deliver the best solutions to support our customers on their path to lower emissions,\u201d said Li Minggao, Vice President, CIMC Raffles.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnabling the use of methanol fuel is an important step along the path towards decarbonised operations. These cooperations will speed the work in bringing these fuels to the market, and in building ships that meet and exceed the regulatory and operational requirements for the coming decades,\u201d said Roger Holm, President, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Marine Power.<\/p>\n

During the coming few years, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 will commercialise engine technologies that allow the use of all alternative fuels currently under discussion. Given the modularity of modern engines, this means that owners can already today future-proof their existing assets and plan for the use of new fuels as and when they become available.<\/p>\n

W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 will also supply a package of\u00a0leading-edge thrusters<\/a>\u00a0to the Van Oord vessel for efficient station keeping. This marks the seventh order for W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 thrusters for WTIVs in 2021 and highlights the company\u2019s leading position in the offshore wind segment.<\/p>\n

Media contact for more information on this release:<\/p>\n

marine.media@wartsila.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Image caption: A vessel being built for Van Oord at Yantai CIMC Raffles shipyard will be powered by five W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 32 engines.<\/em>
\n\u00a9 Van Oord<\/p>\n

All W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 releases are available at\u00a0https:\/\/www.wartsila.com\/media\/news-releases<\/a>\u00a0and at\u00a0http:\/\/news.cision.com\/wartsila-corporation<\/a>\u00a0where also the images can be downloaded.<\/p>\n

W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Marine Power in brief:<\/strong>
\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Marine Power leads the industry in its journey towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. Our broad portfolio of engines, propulsion systems, hybrid technology, and integrated powertrain systems delivers the efficiency, reliability, safety, and environmental performance needed to support our customers. Our offering includes performance-based agreements, lifecycle solutions, and an unrivalled global network of maritime expertise.
\nwww.wartsila.com\/marine<\/a><\/p>\n

W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 in brief:<\/strong>
\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,500 professionals in 200 locations in more than 70 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2020 W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
\nwww.wartsila.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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