WinGD has received an order for 16 X-DF dual-fuel engines following a late-stage decision by a large shipowner.
Due to operational and delivery challenges with the first selected engines, WinGD obtained the order during the newbuilding design phase.
WinGD Director Sales, Volkmar Galke, said: “Although we aim to be the first choice, we were delighted to
add to our orderbook from a significant customer.
“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.”
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Since its introduction in 2016, X-DF has reportedly accumulated over 8 million dependable operating hours, with over 800 engines now in operation and on order.
Advances such as Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling (iCER) and Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology have made X-DF not only the premier low-pressure design but also more competitive than high-pressure diesel-cycle engines.
The X-DF2.0 with VCR has lower total operating and system costs and emissions, making it a popular choice among LNG operators.
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Upgrades to the latest generation of X-DF engines have increased attractiveness in the LNGC category.
The most recent version, 2.2, features a smaller bedplate and A-frame designed for the five-cylinder types commonly seen on LNG carriers.
The result is a lower engine footprint and increased ship design freedom while maintaining good performance and economy within the engine ratings that are normally utilised.
In November, WinGD secured further orders for its ammonia-fuelled X‑DF‑A engine design in the growing ammonia carrier market.
