WinGD X-DF engine
As the IMO 2020 sulfur cap nears, Winterthur Gas & & Diesel (WinGD) reports an extremely solid very first quarter order consumption for its reduced stress, twin gas engines.
In enhancement to taking advantage of an LNG service provider newbuilding spree, WinGD is seeing a lot more proprietors want to twin gas options in action to tighter ecological guidelines as well as the 2020 sulfur cap.
The very first quarter of 2019 liquidated with orders for 32 brand-new WinGD X-DF engines, taking the total amount currently on order or provided to greater than 200.
In enhancement to LNG service providers, current orders consist of engines for chemical as well as petroleum vessels, asphalt service providers as well as container feeders as an increasing number of proprietors select LNG fueling.
“This doesn’t mean that there isn’t still a considerable amount of debate about what the future fuels will be, but it does give owners peace of mind that their vessels will be complaint, safe and reliable for many years to come,” states Rod Stiefel, VP Sales at WinGD. “LNG is the bridge which will get us closer to a carbon neutral future. Every day that passes more and more of the engines ordered for propelling deep sea vessels are choosing LNG as fuel. The reasons are compelling: lower emissions, less CO2 and offered at a very attractive price compared to 0.5% sulfur fuels.”
