In February this year, Hanwha Group completed the acquisition of HSD Engine, now rebranded as Hanwha Engine, investing 230 billion won ($170 million), reports business Korea. This strategic move positioned Hanwha Engine as a formidable competitor in the global ship engine market.
Final stage
According to industry sources on August 3, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is in the final stages of preparing to launch the “Ammonia-Fueled HiMSEN Engine (H22DF-LA)” next month. This engine is set to become the world’s first ammonia engine with class approval, potentially as early as September this year. An official from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries stated, “The ammonia-fueled HiMSEN Engine is expected to become the world’s first ammonia engine to obtain class approval.”
The ammonia-fueled HiMSEN Engine (H22DF-LA) is a dual-fuel engine capable of operating on both diesel and ammonia. The engine is currently awaiting class approval, a rigorous process where a classification society ensures compliance with specified regulations.
Hanwha Engine is accelerating its development of ammonia engines to close the gap with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The company has partnered with Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy Industries for this endeavour.
Industry trends
As the global shipbuilding industry trends towards eco-friendly and smart ships, the maritime industry is under increasing pressure to adopt eco-friendly technologies due to stringent environmental regulations. The IMO’s ambitious targets have spurred innovation, with ammonia emerging as a promising alternative fuel.
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Source: Businesskorea
