
To power shipping in the future, Wärtsilä is investigating a wide range of fuels, including bio and synthetic liquefied natural gas (LNG) and natural gas along with ammonia, methanol, hydrogen and biofuels. Wärtsilä’s research draws on deep experience gained through decades of building engines as well as supply and storage systems for a wide range of fuels. Wärtsilä is leading the way in developing a wide range of engine and fuel gas supply systems to help ship owners navigate the route to reduced GHG emissions – whatever fuels they choose.
We have today the technology needed to use most future fuels.
Development is on-going for the rest.
Before we begin discussing future fuels, an important distinction should be made between so-called ‘carbon-neutral’ and ‘zero-emission’ fuels.
To power shipping in the future, Wärtsilä is investigating a wide range of fuels.
What are the pros and cons of methanol as a maritime fuel? Discover all you need to know in our methanol in our handy one pager.
Could ammonia fuel maritime decarbonisation? Discover all you need to know in our ammonia in our handy one pager.
How can biomethane fuel maritime decarbonisation? Discover all you need to know in our biomethane in our handy one pager.
What advantages does biodiesel bring to the future fuel mix? Discover all you need to know in our biodiesel in our handy one pager.