Rolls-Royce successfully tests first pure methanol marine engine

Rolls-Royce Successfully Tests First Pure Methanol Marine Engine

Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the world's first high-speed marine engine powered exclusively by methanol on its test bench in Friedrichshafen.

As part of the meOHmare research project, Rolls-Royce, Woodward L'Orange, and WTZ Roßlau are developing sustainable propulsion technology, aiming to create a comprehensive concept for a CO2-neutral marine engine based on green methanol by the end of 2025.

"This is a genuine world first," says Dr. Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG. "To date, there is no other high-speed engine in this performance class that runs purely on methanol.

Rolls-Royce is investing in future technologies to provide efficient ways for customers to reduce CO2 emissions and expand its leading role in sustainable propulsion systems.

Author's summary: Rolls-Royce tests world's first methanol marine engine.

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