Wärtsilä 34DF is the first dual-fuel engine family to receive United States EPA certificate
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Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 12 April 2013 at 1 pm EET
Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading solutions and services provider, has
obtained certification of emission standard compliance from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines.
It will enable Wärtsilä to strongly enter the American market with marine engine
technology that offers operators and owners the option of using either diesel or
gas as fuel. The certification was obtained on 17 January 2013.
"The Wärtsilä 34DF is the first dual-fuel engine fulfilling the EPA requirements
and this is a very important statutory recognition of Wärtsilä dual-fuel
technology," says Andrea Bochicchio, Director, Product Management & Engineering,
Product Centre 4-stroke, Wärtsilä PowerTech.
With the passing of this compliance milestone, Wärtsilä anticipates that market
demand in the USA for its range of dual-fuel engines will further increase. The
first engines will equip the 'Harvey Energy', an offshore supply vessel built
for Harvey Gulf International Marine. Four sister vessels will shortly be
supplied with the same Wärtsilä engines, thus further demonstrating both the
viability of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel and its growing
popularity among ship owners and operators. LNG fuelled vessels offer compelling
operational cost savings and significant environmental benefits.
"Economic and environmental factors are having a tremendous impact on the
shipping industry, and at Wärtsilä we firmly believe that flexible fuel options
are a positive step in alleviating these challenges. Our dual-fuel engine
technology enables environmental legislation to be met where necessary, while
maintaining the ability to use conventional diesel fuel in unrestricted areas,"
says Giulio Tirelli, Director, Wärtsilä Ship Power, 4-stroke Portfolio &
Applications.
EPA certification applies to United States flagged vessels. The Wärtsilä dual-
fuel engine capability enables ships to be operated on either conventional
liquid marine fuels or LNG. The switch between fuels can be made seamlessly
without loss of power or speed. Such fuel flexibility enables compliance with
emission regulations in controlled areas, while giving operators the option of
determining the fuel according to cost and availability.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA is an agency of the United States federal government. It was created for
the purpose of protecting human health and the environment by writing and
enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The agency also works
with industries and all levels of government in a broad variety of voluntary
prevention programmes and energy conservation efforts. The EPA was established
in 1970.
Read more:
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press Release, 7 December 2012:
Wärtsilä's integrated gas propulsion system chosen for new offshore support
vessel
Link to image of Wärtsilä 34DF engine
For further information please contact:
Mr Giulio Tirelli
Director, 4-stroke Portfolio & Applications
Wärtsilä Ship Power
Tel: +41 79 577 80 99
giulio.tirelli(at)wartsila.com
Ms Mirja-Maija Santala
Media Manager
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel. +358 400 793 827
mirja-maija.santala(at)wartsila.com
Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine
and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total
efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the
vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2012, Wärtsilä's net sales
totalled EUR 4.7 billion with approximately 18,900 employees. The company has
operations in nearly 170 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is
listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com
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