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Royal Niestern Sander shipyard orders two MAN 16V175D MEM GenSets for installation on Easymax 5, a multi-purpose vessel supporting offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the Danish North Sea.
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Easymax 5, with 14,000 tons cargo capacity, will be chartered by INEOS and used to transport biogenic CO₂ from Denmark to the Greensand subsea storage site.
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MAN 175D engines to power auxiliary systems, including CO₂ pumping and DP2 systems, are rated at 2,400 kWm and 1,800 rpm, with delivery expected in 2025.
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This project highlights MAN Energy Solutions’ growing role in maritime decarbonization, as well as the environmental benefits of capturing and sequestering biogenic CO₂.
Netherlands – April 2025 – The Royal Niestern Sander shipyard has placed an order for two MAN 16V175D MEM GenSets to be installed on Easymax 5, a next-generation multi-purpose vessel (MPV) under construction for Wagenborg. These high-performance generators will support the vessel’s auxiliary systems during CO₂ discharge operations, playing a crucial role in an offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the Danish North Sea.
Supporting the Greensand CO₂ Storage Initiative
The Easymax 5, the fifth ship of its design co-developed by Wagenborg and Niestern Sander, will feature a cargo capacity of 14,000 tons and operate under charter with Danish chemical company INEOS. Once in service, it will transport liquefied CO₂ from a biogas plant in Denmark to the port of Esbjerg, and then offshore to the Greensand storage site, where the CO₂ will be permanently sequestered beneath the seabed.
Powering Precision with Low-Emission GenSets
The MAN 175D GenSets, each delivering 2,400 kWm at 1,800 rpm, will provide the necessary electric power for CO₂ pumping and dynamic positioning (DP2) systems, enabling precise subsea discharge operations. These units are scheduled for delivery in 2025, and represent a milestone deployment of MAN’s engine technology for CCS-related missions.
Bart Speckens, Regional Sales Manager at MAN Energy Solutions, remarked:
“This order represents a new type of reference for the 175D. In general, the 175D is a versatile engine with the lowest environmental footprint and operating costs in its class due to its high fuel-efficiency and long service intervals.”
Biogenic CO₂ and Maritime Decarbonization
The CO₂ carried by Easymax 5 will be sourced from biogenic emissions—specifically from a Danish biogas facility—creating a direct linkage between sustainable maritime logistics and industrial carbon reduction. The carbon, once deposited into the Greensand field, will contribute to emissions mitigation in hard-to-abate sectors, supporting EU and global climate targets.
Beyond engine supply, MAN Energy Solutions also provides CO₂ compression systems used in eight of the world’s 18 commercial carbon capture plants, underscoring the company’s commitment to the transition. Its mission—“Moving Big Things to Zero”—captures the scale and urgency of decarbonization in maritime and energy industries.
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