Category: WinGD

  • ‘World-first’ as ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine passes quality assurance

    ‘World-first’ as ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine passes quality assurance Swiss marine power company WinGD has completed what it says is the world’s first […] The post ‘World-first’ as ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine passes quality assurance appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz

  • WinGD all but ready to roll out ethanol-fueled two-stroke marine engine

    WinGD all but ready to roll out ethanol-fueled two-stroke marine engine Swiss marine power company WinGD is geared up to unveil an ethanol-powered two-stroke engine […] The post WinGD all but ready to roll out ethanol-fueled two-stroke marine engine appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Global Ethanol Association launches with initial program targeting marine sector

    Global Ethanol Association launches with initial program targeting marine sector The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) has officially launched as an independent, non-profit international organization headquartered in Switzerland, with its first program targeting the marine fuel sector. The post Global Ethanol Association launches with initial program targeting marine sector appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk…

  • WinGD X-DF-A in ammonia-fueled engine world first

    WinGD X-DF-A in ammonia-fueled engine world first Taking ammonia engines into a shipbuilding reality, CSSC’s Swiss-headquartered WinGD subsidiary has become the first engine designer to have an ammonia-fueled two-stroke marine engine delivered and installed. The X52DF-A engine in question has now been ninstalled in a 46,000 cubic meter LPG/ammonia carrier being built for EXMAR. The…

  • WinGD’s ammonia dual-fuel engine installed on EXMAR gas carrier newbuild

    WinGD’s ammonia dual-fuel engine installed on EXMAR gas carrier newbuild “World’s first” oceangoing ammonia-powered gas carrier, currently under construction at HD Hyundai Mipo shipyard in […] The post WinGD’s ammonia dual-fuel engine installed on EXMAR gas carrier newbuild appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to offshore energy biz

  • WinGD: Methanol dual-fuel engine passes sea trial with flying colors

    WinGD: Methanol dual-fuel engine passes sea trial with flying colors Swiss engine maker WinGD, in collaboration with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhou) shipyard and CMD, has completed sea trials for its methanol dual-fuel engine. The post WinGD: Methanol dual-fuel engine passes sea trial with flying colors appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to…

  • WinGD debuts X-DF-M methanol-fueled engine

    WinGD debuts X-DF-M methanol-fueled engine Swiss marine power company WinGD’s first methanol-fueled engine is set for delivery after passing factory and type approval tests. The post WinGD debuts X-DF-M methanol-fueled engine appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz

  • WinGD calls for ‘strong’ measures to meet maritime GHG targets

    WinGD calls for ‘strong’ measures to meet maritime GHG targets WinGD has urged the industry to add its voice to the call for “strong” measures that give shipowners a clear path to decarbonization. The post WinGD calls for ‘strong’ measures to meet maritime GHG targets appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore…

  • WinGD records successful early running on X-DF-A ammonia-fueled test engine

    WinGD records successful early running on X-DF-A ammonia-fueled test engine CSSC Group’s Swiss-headquartered WinGD subsidiary reports encouraging results from early testing of its new X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engine design. “The single-cylinder X-DF-A concept is running well, with combustion efficiency, emissions and pilot consumption within our range of expectations,” said WinGD Vice president research & development Sebastian…

  • WinGD runs X-DF-M methanol-fueled engine at full load

    WinGD runs X-DF-M methanol-fueled engine at full load Swiss marine power company WinGD has run the first commercial engine at full load on more than 95% methanol fuel, reaching a milestone in realizing its X-DF-M engine design. The post WinGD runs X-DF-M methanol-fueled engine at full load appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go…

  • ‘Major shipowner’ goes on 16-engine spree for its LNG carrier octet

    ‘Major shipowner’ goes on 16-engine spree for its LNG carrier octet Swiss marine power company WinGD has received an order for 16 X-DF dual-fuel engines that are set to power eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers following a late-stage change of heart by what the firm says is a “major shipowner.” The post ‘Major shipowner’…

  • WinGD’s X-DF-A engines set to power seven LPG/ammonia carriers in China

    WinGD’s X-DF-A engines set to power seven LPG/ammonia carriers in China Swiss marine engine developer WinGD has bagged new contracts for its ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engine […] The post WinGD’s X-DF-A engines set to power seven LPG/ammonia carriers in China appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • WinGD wins more orders for its ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engines

    WinGD wins more orders for its ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engines With a growing number of ammonia carriers being ordered, Swiss headquartered engine developer WinGD has secured further orders for its ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engine design in the growing ammonia carrier market. The engines, to be built at Yuchai Marine Power Co., will be delivered for a total…