China just dropped a massive eco-friendly flex in Shanghai: the world’s largest methanol-powered dual fuel engine! Weighing nearly 1,953 tons and packing 64,500 kilowatts of power, this “green giant” is a game-changer for shipping—and the planet.
Built by China State Shipbuilding Cooperation, the engine runs on 95% methanol fuel, slashing CO2 emissions by 7.5%. Imagine that: one year of operation cuts pollution equal to 72,000 gas-powered cars! “It’s like giving the ocean a breath mint,” joked project manager Dong Jingjin.
With a smart control system and plans to power everything from container ships to chemical carriers, this tech is set to supercharge sustainable shipping. “The demand is huge,” Dong added. “We’re building engines for a future where trade doesn’t trash the planet.”
Move over, fossil fuels—China’s sailing into the green era with style.
Weighing nearly 1,953 tons and packing 64,500 kilowatts of power, this “green giant” is a game-changer for shipping—and the planet.
“It’s like giving the ocean a breath mint,” joked project manager Dong Jingjin.
“The demand is huge,” Dong added. “We’re building engines for a future where trade doesn’t trash the planet.”
