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Consortium Plans LNG Carrier with Wind-Assisted and Hybrid Power
A new partnership between Everllence, ABB and OceanWings aims to develop an LNG carrier propulsion concept that combines diesel-electric variable speed technology with a wind propulsion system for bunker fuel savings.
The collaboration will build on Everllence and ABB's DFE+ (diesel-electric with variable speed) system and pair it with OceanWings' rigid wingsails, Everllence said in an email statement on Wednesday.
"LNG carriers sail fast and spend typically 70% of their time at sea, Romain Grandsart, COO of OceanWings, said.
"This is ideal for harnessing wind and the full potential of OceanWings rigid wingsails.
"Combined with optimised propulsion, including a DFE+ highly efficient variable-speed concept engine, this unlocks high double-digit fuel savings and greenhouse-gas emissions reduction."
The partners will initially focus on LNG carriers before exploring applications across the wider cargo segment.
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| Rotterdam | 419.00 | 4.50 | 627.00 | 9.50 |
| Houston | 428.50 | 7.50 | 629.50 | 1.00 |
| Fujairah | 437.50 | 1.00 | 726.50 | 7.00 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 483.50 | 1.00 | 732.00 | 1.00 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 432.00 | 2.00 | 662.00 | 1.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 528.50 | 0.00 | 773.00 | 0.50 |
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