Swiss engine designer WinGD has received an order from Singapore Pacific International Lines. The order is for four 82cm bore X923DF2.0 engines to power four 8000 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels. The ammonia tankers will be built at Yangzijiang Shipyard, a Chinese private shipyard, and will be delivered in 2025.

Man Energy Solutions announced the launch of its MAN 49/60DF engine type at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg. Dual fuel engines are capable of running on LNG, diesel and HFO, as well as many more sustainable fuels. It sets the benchmark for the fuel efficiency of four-stroke engines - both in petrol and diesel mode. Based on the new 49/60 engine platform, the engine features the latest technologies from MAN, including two-stage turbocharging and common rail fuel injection. Under the current Fuel EU draft, the engine's baseline efficiency and fuel-flexible design provide multiple pathways to achieve emissions compliance through 2050. It can essentially run on methanol and LNG if demand arises at a later stage.

Baltic Power is a joint venture between Poland's PKN Orlen and Canada's Northern Power. It has signed a series of agreements to help build a planned wind farm in the Baltic Sea. When completed in 2026, the Baltic Power offshore wind farm is expected to provide clean energy to more than 1.5 million households.

Germany will launch new solar tenders and improve biogas plant regulations, according to draft laws. The draft law follows Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Germany's attempt to reduce Russia's fossil fuel imports. Berlin plans to launch an additional "special crisis" tender for 1,500 megawatts of solar power in January 2023, the draft shows. It also plans to lift production limits on small solar power plants.

Suzlon Energy has won an order for a 180.6 MW wind energy project under Sembcorp. The project is located at Kanakagiribad in Bagalkot, Karnataka and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. Suzlon will install 86 wind turbines with Hybrid Lattice Tube (HLT) towers, each rated at 2.1 MW.

Turkey is working to boost its renewable energy capacity to reduce its reliance on energy imports amid rising prices due to the crisis and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Renewables accounted for more than half of the country's total installed capacity at the end of March, totaling more than 100 gigawatts. Renewables accounted for more than 95 percent of the country's new electricity capacity last year. The annual consumption of natural gas is expected to reach 6.2-63 billion cubic meters in 2022.

'When it comes to low routine maintenance schedule, MAN L28/32 offers a great advantage with 20,000 hours between overhauls when operated on HFO. A low level of deformation and a low level of mechanical stresses (i.e. low wear-rates) are achieved through its sturdy engine structure and amply dimensioned running gear.'

MAN 28/32S is designed for stationary power plants. It is a reliable and robust engine model which can operate on a variety of liquid fuels. 28/32 complies with all emission limits with the potential for further exhaust gas treatment and can provide up to 4,230 kWm power.

Chilean iron ore miner Compania Minera del Pacífico (CMP) has signed an alliance with ENGIE Chile, which they believe represents an important step in decarbonizing the mining industry. The project plans to convert two trucks from diesel-burning systems to dual-fuel systems within six months. There is already international dual-fuel mining truck experience – mines in Mexico, Turkey, Russia, Australia, the US, Canada, etc. – showing the same results. Chilean authorities have approved a pilot project to convert Chile's entire fleet of CMP mining trucks to dual-fuel. The project is in the first phase of development and implementation and will take place at CMP's Los Colorados mine in the Atacama region. Chile and CMP aim to accelerate a carbon-neutral economy through proven technological solutions.

Research on diesel engines has become increasingly important as engine manufacturers seek to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. There are significant advantages to using a diesel piloted natural gas engine as a DF engine. Different combustion patterns exist due to changes in mixture formation. The delay in the timing of the second pilot injection increased THC emissions (maximum 4.27g/(kW h) at low and medium loads) and reduced NOx emissions (7.64g/km) but increased and then subsequently decreased thermal efficiency value.