Recently, Headway Technology Group and China National Energy Group reached a cooperation agreement to provide "Methanol Fuel Supply System" for the latest built 10000DWT bulk carrier of methanol dual-fuel integrated electric propulsion.
This project is the first set of actual ship orders in domestic market for methanol fuel supply system, marking another recognition by partners on Headway’s low carbon shipping solution, while also indicating that alternative fuels have officially entered the era of methanol for transportation in domestic trade.
The dual-fuel driven ship will be constructed by Yard in Hubei, classified under the CCS Classification Society. The main driving power configuration is four sets of methanol dual-fuel four-stroke generators. Headway will provide a one-stop solution including methanol storage tank, methanol Fuel handling module, auxiliary heat exchange module, methanol discharge and collection module, nitrogen generator module, double-wall pipes as well as the safety control system, etc. The whole package is expected to be delivered to the customer at the end of 2023.
Headway OceanGuard® Methanol Fuel Supply System has received orders from both low-speed engines and medium-speed engines. It was independently developed by Headway, suitable for sea or river-going vessels of methanol dual-fuel engines. With the modularized and redundant design, it features among others efficient operation, reliable security, flexible deployment, less energy loss, small space occupation, starting up with just one click of button, self-diagnosis. Up till now, it has obtained AiP approvals from DNV, RINA and other major classification societies.
In the future, Headway will continue focusing on maritime trends of zero-emission and vessel intelligence, providing green, safe, intelligent and one-stop decarbonization solutions to business partners.
The picture above shows the module of methanol fuel supplied by Headway.