WinGD announced that it has won an order for 16 X-DF dual-fuel engines after a late-stage switch by a major ship owner.
The order was received relatively late in the newbuilding planning phase as operational and delivery concerns arose around the engines originally selected. Despite the timing, close collaboration with engine builder, yard and ship owner – which already uses X-DF engines on several LNG carriers – ensured that construction was not delayed.
X-DF was first introduced to the market in 2016 and has since recorded more than 8 million running hours, with more than 800 engines in service and on the orderbook. Advances include Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling (iCER) and Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology. X-DF2.0 with VCR offers lower overall operating and system costs and emissions.
Furthermore, the latest version, 2.2, uses a smaller bedplate and A-frame tailored to the five-cylinder models usually deployed on LNG carriers.
With the longest established low-pressure two-stroke engine in the market and strong relationships with engine builders and shipyards, we were well placed to pick up the process quickly once the owner decided to switch engine type.
…said Volkmar Galke, Director Sales, WinGD.
Consistent development work with engine builders and shipyards means that X-DF2.0 engines with VCR can now be incorporated into most standard vessel designs.
