Mightiest methanol – CSSC dual-fuel engine beats schedule

In China, Shanghai Observer reported China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s WinGD and CSSC Marine Power delivered the world’s most powerful methanol dual-fuel marine engine in Shanghai. The 2,000-ton low-speed main engine, which will be used on a 16,000-TEU container ship, was developed in just two years, significantly shorter than the usual three-year cycle.

“According to engine development patterns, the process usually moves from small-bore to large-bore, but the shipping industry’s green transition timeline is becoming more aggressive, and shipowners are urgently requesting large-bore methanol dual-fuel engines,” said Dong Jingjin, methanol engine project manager at CSSC Marine Power.

Global demand for methanol-fueled ships is rising. In 2024, global methanol-fueled vessel orders reached 166, a 38% increase from the previous year. This trend has pushed Chinese shipbuilders to accelerate technology development, positioning them among the world’s leading manufacturers. CSSC Marine Power has already secured multiple methanol dual-fuel engine orders and plans to develop additional models, including engines for 24,000-TEU ultra-large container vessels.

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