WinGD to launch world's first ethanol-powered marine engine

⚡Pioneering ethanol power⚡ WinGD Ltd. has announced it will introduce the world’s first ethanol-fuelled two-stroke marine engine in 2026, with deliveries for both newbuilds and retrofits starting in 2027. Congrats to the team at WinGD - great technical achievement and transformational for the maritime industry with a major advancement in cleaner fuel technologies. Discover more on today's announcement at https://lnkd.in/e4gbpSFY #marine #shipping #engines #fuelmix #energy #power #ethanol

Swiss marine power company WinGD Ltd. will offer the first ethanol-fuelled two-stroke marine engine next year, with deliveries for newbuild and retrofit applications set to begin in 2027. 

WinGD Ltd. is pleased to announce that it will be ready to take commercial orders for its next-generation two-stroke ethanol-fueled propulsion engines from 2026. Building on decades of innovation in marine power technology, this milestone underscores WinGD’s commitment to delivering viable, future-proof solutions that enable the global shipping industry to meet decarbonization targets.

The diesel-cycle concept will feature an adapted control system and fuel injector nozzle arrangement to account for the higher energy density of ethanol and the consequently lower fuel volumes required

Check out NACFE's Run On Less - Messy Middle demonstration, especially if you're a fan of charts and data. The "Messy Middle" is a term originally coined by NACFE, referring to the period between the present and the ultimate transition of the trucking industry to zero-emission freight movement. Through the GUI powered by Geotab, you can analyze routes and various performance metrics of trucks operating on natural gas, all-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, biodiesel, and renewable diesel. Call me biased, but notable installations include the Cummins X15N natural gas engine in UPS' Kenworth T680, Wegman's Peterbilt 567, and Kleysen Group's Kenworth T880. Mesilla Valley Transportation is running the diesel variant of the X15 engine in International's LT. https://lnkd.in/gWQihrEp

Yanmar has launched a new company, Yanmar Power Solutions, focused on medium- and high-speed marine engines. The move reflects the leading four-stroke marine engine manufacturer’s drive to expand its propulsion and power generation business.   At the press conference, Yanmar Power Solutions President Masaru Hirose said the company will promote multi-fuel technologies for marine propulsion and auxiliary applications, developing engines for methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen to meet diverse market needs.   The company targets 9,900 engines in FY2030, up 20% from FY2025, underscoring its ambition to lead the maritime energy transition. Read more on Kaiji Press: https://lnkd.in/gyUbBqmr #MarineEngines #MarinePropulsion #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #MethanolFuel #AmmoniaFuel #HydrogenFuel #AlternativeFuels  #GreenShipping #ZeroEmissionVessels #MaritimeIndustry #Yanmar #YanmarPowerSolutions #FourStrokeEngine

The global shift toward alternative fuels: numbers tell the real story We often hear about the maritime industry’s move toward cleaner fuels and this time, the numbers genuinely show it’s happening. According to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (August 2025), around 1,794 vessels are already operating on alternative fuels, and another 1,544 are on order. Together, they make up roughly 6% of the large ocean trading fleet, a big step forward for an industry that was almost fully conventional a decade ago. (Source: DNV AFI 2025) LNG still leads with more than half the share, methanol is rising fast, and ammonia and hydrogen are starting to appear in early stage projects. What’s equally important is the parallel progress in bunkering infrastructure. Nearly 200 ports worldwide now offer LNG bunkering, and the first methanol and ammonia supply chains are starting to take shape. It’s not yet global coverage but it’s a strong foundation that gives shipowners confidence to invest. At Dugri Dock, we’re closely connected to this change. Our associated shipyard is already capable of building dual fuel vessels, designed to meet tomorrow’s fuel standards today. #shipbuilding #maritime #futurefuels #decarbonization #shippingindustry #bunkering #dugridock #ships #shipyard #lng #methanol #ammonia #hydrogen #imo

The HyTANKa was launched only in June, as a unique autonomous mobile hydrogen refuelling bowser solution, capable of directly refuelling hydrogen-powered construction machinery on-site at up to 350bar. HyTANKa represents an important opportunity for operators of construction machinery and equipment to support the move to net zero by enabling hydrogen fuel to be moved around in quantities suitable for real-world hydrogen refuelling. HyTANKa provides a practical mechanism for bringing hydrogen into the construction sector, one of the hardest to decarbonize parts of our energy system. Olivier Bontems

PowerCell Group has secured the contract to supply the fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers to be built by GMI Rederi AS. The contract, valued at just over SEK 40 million, includes 14 Marine System 225 units, providing +3 MW of power, as well as engineering services. Deliveries are scheduled for 2026 – 2027. This order continues the strong momentum of the Marine System 225, now being deployed across an even wider range of applications in the maritime sector. With bulk carriers added to the portfolio, the system is demonstrating its flexibility and competitiveness for demanding use cases across shipping. Each of the two vessels will be fitted with seven Marine System 225 units, enabling them to operate entirely without emissions by replacing fossil fuels with renewable hydrogen. At 85 meters long with a deadweight capacity of 4,000 tons, the vessels will be the first hydrogen-powered bulk carriers in the world when launched in early 2027. GMI Rederi is developing the vessels, while the engineering, integration and certification process for the hydrogen system will be handled by eCap Marine, a German ship integrator specialising in green propulsion solutions. The project has received support from the Norwegian government’s Enova fund and the NOx Fund, and is part of the Green Shipping Programme, a public–private collaboration aimed at accelerating green maritime innovation. Stig Kallestad, Marine Director at PowerCell Group, said: "This project shows just how far the Marine System 225 has come in proving itself as a reliable and competitive solution across shipping segments. Bulk carriers are demanding applications, and the fact that our technology is chosen here demonstrates that hydrogen fuel cells are no longer just pilots, they are real solutions for real operations." Richard Berkling, CEO of PowerCell Group, added: "We continue to expand the use of our Marine System 225, and with GMI Rederi we are now moving into bulk carriers, a new and important segment in shipping. Regulatory frameworks such as ETS trading and IMO requirements are pushing the break-even point in favour of hydrogen fuel cells, making them a competitive and future-ready choice for operators. This is not only about two ships; it is about setting a new standard for zero-emission maritime transport." Read more via Fuel Cells Works https://lnkd.in/ew2igbjg

Reliable wind turbine operation with high performance lubrication-With Dupont «Wind turbine efficiency has grown significantly and still has room to improve. MOLYKOTE® will show how specialty lubricants boost reliability, cut downtime, and support sustainability goals. The talk highlights hazard-label-free lubricants that meet today’s standards and upcoming PFAS restrictions.» – Christian Kranenberg – DuPont The Offshore Wind Conference at OTD Energy 2025 brings together industry leaders, developers, and suppliers to explore the future of offshore wind. Attendees will get firsthand insight into what this means for technology, cost trajectories, supplier opportunities, policy and industrial development, and the role of Utsira Nord in shaping the future of Norway’s offshore wind sector. The Offshore Wind Conference 15.10.2025 10.00 -14.35 Christian Kranenberg – DuPont starts at 13.30-13.45 Link to program https://lnkd.in/dw6DS-Wv Read more at our OTD page https://biesterfeld.no/otd #otd #otdenergy #ExxonMobil #Mobil #Proxxima #Dupont #Molykote #Vespel #Oest #CNC #Araldite #Roboze #Caracol #3DCERAM #Lynxter #3D #Additive #Manufacturing #MRO #Lim #Kompositt #Smøremidler #Bærekraft #Sustainability #Kvalitet #Quality #Competence #Solutions #windconference #offshorewindconference