Hyundai Heavy begins exporting LNG engine

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s biggest shipbuilder and a leading marine engine manufacturer, has begun exporting the gas engine Hyundai HiMSEN H35/40GV after completing test runs. The new gas engine runs on liquefied natural gas rather than heavy crude oil and has a maximum power output of 13,000 bhp (9,694 kW).

Test run of Hyundai Heavy’s Gas Engine HiMSEN H35/40GV. Click to enlarge.

The HiMSEN H35/40GV can be used to generate power for onshore power plants, commercial ships, and offshore facilities including drillships.
The new engine emits 20% less carbon dioxide than diesel engines, reduces NO_x emissions by 97% to reach world’s lowest level of 50 ppm, and improves engine performance by 47%.
The Ulsan, South Korea-based company will first export the engine to an onshore gas-powered power plant in the Middle East after final paint and packing work.

Due to high oil prices and strengthening regulations on emissions, the demand for gas engines is increasing. We expect these high-output gas engines to help Hyundai Heavy expand our product lines, diversify target markets, and boost sales.

—Kim Jeong-hwan, COO of Hyundai Heavy’s Engine & Machinery Division

With a 35% share of the diesel engine market, Hyundai Heavy plans to be in the Top 3 for gas engines with a 15% market share by 2013.


Source: Green Car Congress