MAN ME-LGI engine for Canada
MAN Diesel &Turbo has received its first order for its new MED-LGI dual fuel engine, which enables the use of more sustainable fuels such as methanol and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
MAN has signed a letter of intent with Canada based Waterfront Shipping for the use of four MAN ME-LGI engines on its ships. The engines will run on a blend of 95% methanol and 5% diesel fuel.
MAN’s ME-LGI employs a low pressure gas fuel supply, which the company says offers a significant reduction in first cost and enhances reliability potential.
Ole Grøne, senior vice president, MAN Diesel & Turbo, said: “With increasing fuel prices and upcoming shipping regulations, we identified the need to develop an engine that can enable ships to run on alternative fuels with environmental benefits.”
“Methanol is a sulphur free fuel and provides many environmental and clean burning benefits. In using methanol based marine fuel, we can reduce emissions and fuel costs at the same time,” added Jone Hognestad, president, Waterfront Shipping.
MAN says it developed the ME-LGI engine in response to growing interest in alternative fuels as more LPG tankers are being built.
The company is now working towards a Tier III compatible ME-LGI version.
The four G50ME-LGI units are due to be delivered by the end of 2013, with engine delivery to follow in summer 2015.
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