Discover the portfolio of methanol engines for marine applications. The most popular methanol engine type is in deliveries. More ship engines in different sizes are in development and will become commercially available in the near future.
Now it is time to design your pathway to decarbonised operations and choose a methanol engine for your ship.
Wärtsilä’s methanol engines are powerful, reliable, and efficient. They are fuel flexible and can run on a wide variety of liquid fuels including conventional fossil fuels, biofuels, and green methanol. You will reduce your greenhouse gas emissions significantly when you choose green methanol and use biofuel as pilot.
Download this leaflet to get a summary of the core facts of all the methanol engines in the portfolio. For example: their power range, cylinder configuration, nominal speeds,…
The fuel flexible Wärtsilä 20 Methanol is perfect as an auxiliary engine for container vessels or car carriers fuelled either by methanol, bio-LFO or a conventional LFO.
The engine will be available in cylinder configurations 4L, 6L, 8L, 9L with the power output ranging between 0.8 and 1.8 MW at 1000 and 1200 rpm.
Wärtsilä 31 Methanol will offer its proven efficiency for methanol fuelled vessels that require high operational flexibility and low emissions – also low noise emissions. This is why Wärtsilä 31 is a perfect match for ferries and luxury cruise ships who want to provide maximum comfort for their passengers.
The Wärtsilä 31 Methanol engine will be available in cylinder configurations 8V, 10V, 12V, 14V, 16V with the power output ranging between 4.7 and 9.8 MW at 720 and 750 rpm.
Launched in 2022, the Wärtsilä 32 Methanol engine and Wärtsilä MethanolPac storage and supply system were the first commercially available solutions for using methanol as a maritime fuel. The Wärtsilä 32 Methanol engine’s power output ranges between 3.4 and 5.2 MW at 720 and 750 rpm.
The Wärtsilä 32 Methanol engine has type approval certificates from leading classification societies and it has been ordered for several vessels to be built in the coming years. First engines were delivered already in early 2023.
For larger applications such as cruise ships and merchants that want to rely on high-end, efficient four stroke technology with low emission rates both for noise and greenhouse gas emissions, the Wärtsilä 46F Methanol offers a viable path towards sustainable fuels. It can run on conventional fuels and on methanol and therefore offers you the power to decide your decarbonisation pace.
The Wärtsilä 46F Methanol engine will be available in both inline and V cylinder configurations with the power output ranging between 7.5 and 20 MW at 600 rpm.
The Wärtsilä 46TS Methanol engine introduces the state-of-the-art two-stage turbocharging to the portfolio of large bore methanol engines providing unprecedented levels of efficiency and power density.
Wärtsilä 46TS Methanol will be available in both inline and V cylinder configurations with the power output ranging between 8.1 and 21.6 MW at 600 rpm.
Discover how Van Oord is accelerating the energy transition by choosing a methanol engine from Wärtsilä.
All the engines in the portfolio share these characteristics:
Adopting alternative fuels can be a complex process, but Wärtsilä’s Lifecycle agreement will make it easier. Our specialists will ensure optimal fuel compatibility and performance and that your vessel works optimally to meet environmental regulations. Fuel savings and lower maintenance costs go a long way to compensate the higher price of future fuels. You can concentrate on your core operations while we take care of the rest. Learn more about service agreements.
Adopting an alternative fuel such as methanol has a larger scope than the engine room. It is important to achieve a complete solution in ship design. Choose an experienced partner who can offer a holistic view – choose Wärtsilä.
When you are considering methanol as fuel for your ship, consult the leaflet to identify your ideal engine and then contact Wärtsilä to discuss your deployment options and schedules.
