Traditionally operating with conventional fuel-burning engines, LPG carriers need intelligent fuel-saving options to run efficiently and cost-effectively. With a viable, convenient, and comparatively cheap fuel already onboard, it makes sense to save time for bunkering by using a fraction of the cargo to power the vessel, which brings important environmental side benefits. In this respect, the ability of the ME-LGIP engine to run on LPG, a sulphur-free fuel, offers great potential for compliant ship operation within SECA zones. The modular design principle of our ME-C engines allows simple conversions to LGIP, which is especially beneficial to LPG Carriers already in service with conventional fuel engines. 

As an additional feature, the LPG engine has great potential for being a solution to handle the volatile organic compound (VOC) issue in shuttle tankers and other crude oil carriers. This is because the engine features innovative options for burning the liquid volatile organic compound (LVOC). The engine can burn any mixture of propane and butane, and furthermore, the mixture can contain significant amounts of ethane. All heavier hydrocarbons normally contained in the LVOC can be used as well.

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