Successful testing confirms ME-LGIM engine runs on ethanol at all load points
Everllence has confirmed the successful operation of a 90-bore ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engine running on ethanol in Japan. The test marks the world’s first two-stroke engine proven to run fully on ethanol.
Everllence developed the ME-LGIM platform over a decade ago, with the first commercial engine entering service in 2016 in the methanol-carrier segment. Since then, the company has expanded its methanol-burning portfolio, securing more than 225 orders for newbuildings and putting over 50 engines into operation.
The ethanol test builds on this platform, giving Everllence a running engine to document ethanol’s potential as a marine fuel.
Ole Pyndt Hansen, Senior VP and Head of Two-Stroke R&D, said the company had anticipated market demand:
“We’ve seen growing interest in ethanol for several years. We used that time to make the right design choices. This test confirms what we expected — the engine runs on ethanol without issue.”
Bjarne Foldager, Head of Two-Stroke Business, called it another milestone:
“This is yet another first for Everllence. We already have five dual-fuel technologies in service, plus an ammonia engine close to release. Our role as a leader in marine engine technology means we must keep pushing to decarbonise shipping. Now we need legislation and market demand to make ethanol a viable option.”
Michael Petersen, Senior VP and Head of PrimeServ Denmark, highlighted retrofit potential:
“This test moves us closer to offering ethanol retrofits, especially for S90 engines with ME-LGIM technology. Retrofitted engines would give shipowners a viable alcohol-fuel pathway to IMO net-zero goals.”
Everllence says the next step depends on customer interest and the development of commercial bunkering infrastructure for ethanol.
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