Everllence reveals satisfactory test results for ammonia engine
The Everllence B&W 6G60ME-LGIA HPSCR engine pictured at Engine & Machinery of Hyundai Heavy Industries during its Factory Acceptance Test
(Source: Everllence)
New ammonia-fuelled main engines for very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries will now go ahead following the successful Factory Acceptance Test of the first Everllence B&W 6G60ME-LGIA (Liquid Gas Injection Ammonia) unit built by licensee HHI Engine & Machinery.
Up to four VLACs are to be built at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping. The first vessel, with a cargo capacity of 88,000m3, is due for delivery in October. It will be the first vessel to have this main machinery which will be supplied with high-pressure selective catalytic reduction technology.
The new engine has many of the same features as the engine company’s existing ME-LGIM and ME-LGIP units that operate on methanol and LPG respectively. However, the new engine has additional safety features including containment systems, sensors, system ventilation, and double-walled piping, enabling safe anomia operation.
Everllence senior vice president and head of Two-Stroke R&D, Ole Pyndt Hansen, said: “This is a huge milestone that places our ammonia engine on the very brink of its commercial debut. This engine sets new benchmarks in zero-carbon propulsion and digitally-connected performance, and has attracted great interest since development began. The speedy execution of this FAT is just the latest step in what we anticipate will be a largely seamless journey from lab to ocean. It stands testament to Everllence’s unique ability to deliver just what the market needs. Bringing new fuels to market is not just innovation – it's imperative for zero-carbon shipping.”
