- New FCM prepares LNG for seamless and safe use in marine engines
- Cryogenic technology strengthens Alfa Laval’s alternative fuel portfolio
- LNG positioned as a key transitional fuel in shipping’s decarbonization path
- Marine delivery planned for 2027 following test benches in 2026
Alfa Laval has announced the launch of a new fuel-conditioning module (FCM) designed to prepare Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for reliable and efficient use in marine engines. The introduction marks a significant expansion of the company’s alternative fuel portfolio, offering shipowners a fully integrated LNG fuel supply solution as the industry accelerates its decarbonization efforts.
Supporting LNG as a Transitional Marine Fuel
The introduction of the FCM LNG system highlights Alfa Laval’s broader commitment to supporting alternative fuels across their full lifecycle. As the maritime sector navigates regulatory pressure and emission-reduction targets, LNG has emerged as a practical transitional fuel, enabling immediate emissions benefits while global infrastructure for fuels such as methanol and ammonia continues to develop.
By addressing fuel preparation and supply reliability, the new module supports shipowners looking to adopt LNG with confidence during this transition phase.
Advanced Cryogenic Technology Integration
The LNG fuel supply system is built on advanced cryogenic technology, a new capability for Alfa Laval following its recent acquisition of French specialist Fives Energy Cryogenics. This integration allows Alfa Laval to deliver a high-performance system that ensures LNG can be handled, conditioned, and supplied to marine engines efficiently and safely.
The result is a holistic fuel supply solution tailored to the operational and safety requirements of LNG-powered vessels.
Strong Market Demand for Future-Ready Fuel Solutions
“Transitioning to new fuels is at the forefront of our product development, and over the past five years, we have seen clear demand from shipowners for solutions that support this shift. Our customers are proactively preparing for the future, and this momentum will only accelerate. LNG continues to be the leading alternative fuel in the maritime industry, and by leveraging advanced cryogenic technology, we can deliver a highly reliable system that provides tangible value and addresses the evolving market needs for LNG adoption,” says Martijn Bergink, President of Marine Division, Alfa Laval.
Broad Alternative Fuel Readiness
Beyond LNG, Alfa Laval continues to support a wide range of fuel pathways. With mature technologies already in place for methanol and LPG, alongside front-running developments for ammonia, the company positions itself as a long-term technology partner for shipowners and shipyards, regardless of fuel strategy.
Timeline for Deployment
Alfa Laval confirmed that the first test benches for the FCM LNG system will be delivered in 2026, with the system expected to be ready for marine delivery in 2027, marking another step forward in enabling alternative fuel adoption across the global fleet.
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Source: Alfa Laval
