SCF LNG-Powered Tankers to Feature WinGD Dual-Fuel Engines

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Thursday April 13, 2017

Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd. (WinGD) today announced that four newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled Aframax tankers, recently announced by SCF Group (SCF), will feature WinGD's low-speed dual-fuel engines with X-DF low-pressure gas admission.

"The 7X62DF engines are rated 13,800 kW at 86 rpm and designed to operate on a choice of LNG, HFO, distillate or hybrid liquid fuels," explains WinGD, noting that the engines will also comply with International Maritime Organization (IMO) Tier III limits for NOx in their gas fuel mode, as well as IMO Tier II when burning liquid fuel.

WinGD says it will also supply the vessels with its Engine Diagnostic System, enabling lower bunker costs through engine performance optimisation.

"This order represents a vote of confidence in X-DF and a recognition from SCF Group and its partners of the benefits of low-pressure X-DF technology to both their business and the environment," said Martin Wernli, WinGD CEO.

"Further, with this project the SCF Group has raised the bar for environmentally-friendly Aframax tankers. Overall the order for the 7X62DF for the gas-fuelled Aframax tankers is a very clear message that our low-pressure lean burn technology is becoming the industry standard for all LNG-fuelled vessels, and not just LNG carriers."

Earlier this month SCF suggested that LNG is "a promising fuel" for large-capacity vessels that will significantly increase their environmental compatibility and efficiency.

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