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of hydrogen can be blended into the gas mix used in Everllence 35/44G gas engines
running hours on methanol alone for the Everllence B&W ME-LGIM
What are future fuels?
Future fuel is a term used for an alternative fuel which acts as a substitute for carbon-intensive fuels derived from fossil oils. To decrease emissions from shipping or power generation and reach carbon neutrality, the future belongs to low-carbon and climate-neutral fuels produced from green hydrogen and renewable energy sources. These fuels include synthetic natural gas (e-methane), green ammonia and methanol as well as hydrogen for short-distance transportation. Even though not produced from renewable energy sources, the mid-term fuel-mix currently also includes transition fuel types, such as LNG (methane).
Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis using surplus energy from renewable energy sources (RES). It is carbon-free with potential for the lowest emissions from the combustion process.
Benefits:
- no GHG emissions
- can be used as media for other synthetic fuels
Engine: Four-stroke
Usage: Vessels with limited range and fixed operation patterns, GenSets, hybrid propulsion plant configurations, power plants
Synthetic diesel is made by reconfiguring another hydrocarbon fuel, such as natural gas, into liquid diesel fuel.
Benefits:
- cleaner-burning
- reduced NOx & SOx emission levels
- easy handling, transportation & storage
Engine: Two-stroke, four-stroke
Usage: Tankers, container vessels, bulk carriers, RoRo vessel, ferries, yachts, tugboats, fishing vessels, power plants
LPG stands for liquefied petroleum gas. It is extracted from natural gas by absorption and, unlike diesel, can be stored almost infinitely without any degradation.
Benefits:
- close to zero sulfur
- relatively easy to store
- high energy density
Engine: Two-stroke, dual-fuel retrofits by Everllence PrimeServ
Usage: LPG carriers and shuttle tankers, container vessels, bulk carriers, RoRo vessels
Ammonia is a synthetic fuel that can be produced with green hydrogen by adding nitrogen. It is completely carbon-free.
Benefits:
- zero CO2 emissions released during combustion
- relatively easy to store
Engine: Two-Stroke engines
Usage: Container vessels
Biofuels are produced from biomass and cover a range of fuels such as bioethanol, biodiesel, FAME, HVO etc.
Benefits:
- fully renewable and nearly 100% CO2 neutral
- easy transport, storage, and handling
- no new fuel infrastructure needed
Engine: Two-stroke, four-stroke
Usage: Tankers, container vessels, bulk carriers, RoRo vessels, power plants
Synthetic natural gas (SNG, also known as e-methane) can be derived from green hydrogen by adding CO2 in a methanation process.
Benefits:
- CO2 neutral when using green hydrogen and biogenic CO2
- can be combined with LNG
- can be used in today’s dual-fuel engines without modifications
Engine: Two-stroke, four-stroke
Usage: Container vessels, tankers, LNG carriers, bulk carriers, RoRo vessels, OSVs, ferries, cruise & fishing vessels, power plants
LNG (also known as methane) stands for liquefied natural gas, natural gas transformed into a liquid state through a cooling process.
Benefits:
- lower SOX, CO2, NOx emissions than fuel oils
- bridging fuel until carbon-neutral alternatives are available
Engine: Two-stroke, four-stroke, dual-fuel retrofits by Everllence PrimeServ
Usage: Container vessels, tankers, LNG carriers, Bulk carriers, RoRo vessels, OSVs, ferries, cruise & fishing vessels, power plants
Methanol is a biodegradable, clean-burning fuel type that significantly reduces emissions such as particulate matter, sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides.
Benefits:
- can be produced from renewables and is carbon-neutral
- can be stored at ambient conditions
Engine: Two-stroke, four-stroke
Usage: tankers carrying methanol as cargo, container vessels, bulk carriers
Our portfolio of future fuel technologies
Everllence`s advanced marine and energy generation solutions deliver power, flexibility, and efficiency. This allows you to meet growing demands for sustainability, low emissions, and high reliability. They enable you to meet increasing demands for sustainability, low emissions, and high reliability. Explore our broad portfolio of dual-fuel engines, as well as powerful, dynamic gas engines — ready for alternative fuels and ideally suited for the decarbonization of shipping and balancing power plants
Four-stroke power engines
Four-stroke marine engines
Two-stroke marine engines
Marine
Future fuels
At Everllence, we are helping to shape the sustainability agenda and provide a clear path for you to achieve your goals. As the industry’s trusted partner for class-leading marine systems, we have the expertise and solutions ready now to support whatever decisions you make.
Energy
Fuelling decarbonization
At Everllence, we make engines that run on future fuels, such as green hydrogen and its derivatives such as e-methane (SNG). We also provide the means of producing the net-zero fuels themselves. We are ready to help you decarbonize – now.
Future fuels in use
Everllence technology is in use throughout the world. These three examples illustrate the range of activities where future fuels have been successfully implemented in the company’s engines.
Mærsk's bold move to focus on large methanol-powered container ships is an important step in the decarbonization of the shipping industry.
The world’s first methanol retrofit of the Very Large Container Vessel Maersk Halifax opens the doors for green fuels.
With its first LNG-powered car carrier, Höegh Autoliners is taking a big step towards its target of net-zero by 2040.
Hapag-Lloyd’s new LNG-powered containership cuts emissions by a quarter immediately and by 95 percent with green methane.
Get in touch with our experts
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Our global network of dedicated engineers is happy to point out the perfect-fit solution for you and your business. Start your change process toward carbon neutrality now and reach out to us today
Frequently asked questions
There is no definite answer. It depends on the industry and circumstances which alternative fuel is the best for your individual circumstances.
In the short and midterm, biofuels and methanol are expected to take the lead and be most relevant for four-stroke applications in the upcoming years, in parallel to a continuously relevant share of LNG-driven vessels.
For two-stroke applications, methanol, LNG (methane) and biofuels are expected to be highly demanded.
Mid to long term, additional fuels, such as ammonia (two-stroke) or even hydrogen (four-stroke) may gain relevance.
Fossil fuels are not unlimited. Therefore, future fuels are important alternatives. But the change is going to take some time, and it is predicted that until 2040 fossil fuels will still provide 60% of energy.