Chevron retrofits LNG fleet to cut methane slip

Wärtsilä and Chevron Shipping are working together on a project to make Chevron’s LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) ships cleaner for the environment. They are changing the engines on six of Chevron’s ships. This will be the first time something like this has been done in the marine industry. The goal of this project is to help reduce “methane slip,” which is when some methane leaks from engines into the atmosphere. Methane is a strong greenhouse gas that can harm the environment.

In this project, Wärtsilä is converting the engines from dual-fuel (DF) to spark gas (SG) operation. Right now, these engines use both gas and diesel to run. After the conversion, the engines will only use gas and will ignite the fuel with a spark instead of using diesel. This is better because it will reduce the amount of methane that is released during operation.

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Wärtsilä’s 50DF to SG conversion is a big step forward. It means the engines will work differently, but they will be just as powerful. This project is an important part of helping the shipping industry become more environmentally friendly.

Barbara Pickering, the president of Chevron Shipping, said, “Chevron Shipping wants to lower the amount of methane that escapes from our LNG ships. We are working to create a future with less carbon pollution.”

This partnership between Wärtsilä and Chevron is a great example of how the shipping industry can take action to fight climate change. By changing how ship engines work, the two companies are showing leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting a cleaner future.