On January 22, the world’s first 7S60ME-C10.5-LGIM-EGRBP methanol dual-fuel marine low-speed engine was successfully passed the factory acceptance test (FAT) at Dalian Marine Diesel Engine Co., Ltd (DMD) under CSSC Engine, and the performance of the main engine has been highly recognized by the shipowner and shipyard.
The 7S60ME-C10.5-LGIM-EGRBP main engine has a rated power of 17,430 kW and a maximum speed of 105 revolutions per minute. It meets the highest emission standards of the International Maritime Organization and will be installed on the 9,300 PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) being built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. for China Merchants Guangzhou RoRo Shipping Company.
The main engine adopts the most advanced fuel injection and combustion control technology to ensure efficient combustion of both methanol and traditional fuel, improve thermal efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and save operating costs. When operating in methanol fuel mode, it can reduce 50% of NOx, 97% of SOx, 90% of particulate matter and 5% of greenhouse gas emissions, which can meet the emission requirements of any port in the world.
Since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, CSSC Engine has been actively implementing the national “dual carbon” strategy, focusing on industrial transformation and upgrading, and accelerating the formation of new production capabilities. They have continuously made breakthroughs in the planning and construction of methanol main engines. As of now, they hold orders for 66 methanol main engines and have delivered a total of 5 methanol dual-fuel main engines. In 2025, they plan to complete the delivery of 21 units. With increasingly stringent environmental requirements in the global shipping industry, the market prospects for low-carbon and zero-carbon fuel main engines are becoming more promising.
DMD will accelerate the pace of innovation, continuously optimize the performance of methanol dual-fuel main engines, and steadily improve product production efficiency, striving to provide more environmentally friendly and efficient power solutions for the global shipping industry.