STX Engine Develops Eco-Friendly Engine Free of Fine Dust... First in Korea

STX Engine has developed the first domestic engine for medium and small-sized ships using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel. (Photo by STX Engine)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju Cheol-in] STX Engine announced on the 6th that it has developed the first domestically produced engines for medium and small-sized ships using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel.

According to STX Engine, the Korean Register, a specialized testing and certification organization for ship engines and ship equipment, certified the LNG-fueled ship engine developed by the company last month.

The 'L22G Pure Gas Engine,' independently developed for the purpose of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's technology development project, has an output of 1200 to 2400 horsepower and can be widely used as a propulsion engine for medium and small coastal vessels.

Recently, to reduce fine dust, the 'Eco-friendly Ship Act' has been enforced domestically since January 1, 2020. The L22G engine utilizes eco-friendly LNG fuel to reduce emissions of fine dust and sulfur oxides, improving air quality and is expected to replace imported engines.

An STX Engine official stated, "It will also contribute to the establishment and expansion of hybrid systems combined with battery and fuel cell systems."

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