02/09/2026
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Everllence has announced that the world's first Everllence B&W G80 ethanol-capable engine has been tested and verified at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine and Machinery division in Korea. The engine is bound for the third in a series of 10 Very Large Ore Carriers ordered by Shandong Shipping for chartering to Brazilian mining and logistics operator Vale, with delivery set for early 2027.
Bjarne Foldager, Head of Two-Stroke Business at Everllence, said: โThis marks a major milestone for the G80 engine platform, transforming it into a fully flexible tri-fuel engine capable of operating on fuel oil, methanol, ethanol, or any blend of the latter two. By selecting the G80 tri-fuel engine, Vale is advancing its strategy to reduce emissions across its maritime logistics chain while maintaining operational robustness in currently demanding conditions for low-carbon fuels.โ
The announcement builds on a cooperation agreement signed by Everllence and Vale in February 2026 to develop an ethanol-powered engine based on the proven Everllence B&W ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) platform.
Christian Ludwig, VP, Head of Global Sales & Promotion, Two-Stroke Business at Everllence, added: โIt represents the latest evolution of our two-stroke dual-fuel engines, enabling shipowners to transition seamlessly towards lower-emission fuels without compromising efficiency, reliability or safety. With over 250 methanol engine orders already secured, of which more than 100 are in service, Everllence is the leading engine designer for methanol and ethanol-fuelled engines.โ
With this order, Everllence continues to expand its footprint across alternative fuels - methane, methanol, ammonia, ethane, LPG and now ethanol - reinforcing its role in enabling the next phase of shipping's energy transition.
Read the full press release here: https://www.everllence.com/company/press-releases/details/2026/09/02/engine-for-world-s-first-ethanol-powered-very-large-ore-carrier-completes-r-d-test