MAN Energy Solutions reported that its MAN 7L21/31DF-M (Dual Fuel-Methanol) GenSet has successfully passed its Type Approval Test (TAT) in China.
As stated, the test was carried out in close cooperation with CSSC Marine Power (CMP) at its production facility in Zhenjiang and received approval from all major classification societies present at the event. The basis for the new methanol engine concept is the MAN 21/31 Mk II type that is part-load optimised with a world-best specific fuel-oil consumption in the 1–2 MW range.
The L21/31 engine is already established in the market and it burns heavy fuel oil/distillate according to the ISO8217:2024 specification, as well as other biofuels.
We have seen significant growth within the dual-fuel sector and market demand for fuel-flexible engines is strong.
…said Hakon Juel Hansen, Manager Global Promotion and Business Development, MAN Energy Solutions.
Hansen continued by adding that this new methanol concept will add to the volume of over 30,000 GenSet and propulsion engines already provided to industry by MAN’s small-bore, four-stroke business unit.
