Everllence has secured the world’s first order for its next-generation, high-pressure B&W ME-GI Mk10.7 dual-fuel methane engine, selected to power four 8,600 CEU car carriers for Norway’s Global Car Carriers. Operating on a highly efficient diesel-cycle principle, this milestone application inherently eliminates methane slip and ensures full operational flexibility, establishing a new decarbonization benchmark for the deep-sea roll-on/roll-off sector.
Augsburg | June 15, 2026 – In a significant stride forward for the maritime industry’s energy transition, German propulsion giant Everllence has secured the world’s first commercial order for its highly anticipated B&W ME-GI (Gas Injection) Mk10.7 dual-fuel methane engine.
The breakthrough order will provide the propulsion backbone for a new series of deep-sea car-carrier vessels commissioned by Norwegian shipowner Global Car Carriers (GCC).
The contract spans four 6S60 ME-GI Mk10.7 engines, which will be built under license by CSSC Engine Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, China. They are slated for installation aboard four next-generation, 8,600 car equivalent unit (CEU) Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) currently under construction at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing.
Evolution of the ME-GI Platform
The Mk10.7 generation represents the latest iterative evolution of Everllence’s high-pressure, two-stroke dual-fuel portfolio. By operating on the Diesel-cycle combustion principle, the ME-GI platform injects high-pressure gas directly into the cylinder at the end of the compression stroke, ignited by a small pilot injection of fuel oil.
This mechanical approach inherently addresses one of the most pressing regulatory and environmental bottlenecks facing the LNG-fueled fleet: methane slip (unburnt methane escaping into the atmosphere).
“The introduction of the new platform further enhances the ME-GI’s capability, building on the continuous development and refinement of the existing technology,” said Bjarne Foldager, Head of Two-Stroke Business at Everllence. “This new milestone marks the first commercial application of the ME-GI engine on the Mk10.7 platform and underscores the market’s continued confidence in our dual-fuel methane technology.”
The order further cements the ME-GI platform’s dominance in the large merchant vessel segment. To date, the ME-GI family alone has accumulated more than 1,260 engine orders and surpassed 33 GW of total engine power across multiple shipping sectors, from LNG carriers to ultra-large container ships, and now, ultra-modern PCTCs.
Technical Specifications: The 6S60ME-GI Mk10.7
The chosen configuration is specifically optimized for the high-efficiency, aerodynamic profiles of modern, large-capacity car carriers:
| Metric / Parameter | Value / Details |
| Engine Type | 6S60ME-GI Mk10.7 (Two-Stroke, Low-Speed) |
| Cylinder Count | 6 |
| Bore Size | 600 mm |
| Combustion Cycle | Diesel-cycle (High-pressure gas injection) |
| Primary Fuel | Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) / Bio-methane / E-methane |
| Back-up Fuel | Standard Fuel Oil (VLSFO/MGO) with zero efficiency penalty |
| Licensed Builder | CSSC Engine Co., Ltd. (Qingdao, China) |
| Vessel Deployment | 4 × 8,600 CEU PCTCs at China Merchants Jinling |
De-Risking the Energy Transition for Car Carriers
The PCTC segment is facing immense pressure from global automotive manufacturers to slash supply chain Scope 3 emissions. For Norwegian owner GCC, selecting the high-pressure Mk10.7 platform provides a multifaceted competitive edge in a tightening regulatory environment governed by FuelEU Maritime and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS):
- Near-Zero Methane Slip: Unlike low-pressure Otto-cycle engines, which can suffer from fuel blow-through, the high-pressure Diesel cycle ensures virtually all methane is combusted. This protects shipowners from future regulatory penalties tied to the high Global Warming Potential (GWP) of unburnt methane.
- Thermal and Fuel Efficiency: The inherent high compression and thermal efficiency of the Diesel cycle translate directly to lower overall fuel consumption, optimizing voyage economics and boosting earnings potential.
- Fuel Flexibility without Penalties: The engine maintains identical performance characteristics and efficiency whether operating on methane or conventional fuel oil, allowing operators to dynamically adjust their bunkering strategies based on global fuel spreads and availability.
- Future-Proof Decarbonization: The engine is inherently ready to transition seamlessly from fossil LNG to drop-in carbon-neutral alternatives, such as bio-methane or synthetic e-methane, as production scales.
“The vessels will be equipped with the latest ME-GI design, offering operational flexibility, the highest fuel efficiency, negligible methane slip, and proven reliability,” added Christian Ludwig, Vice President and Head of Global Sales & Promotion for Everllence’s Two-Stroke Business.
Global Industrial Collaboration
The project reflects a deep trilateral industrial partnership linking European design, Norwegian ownership, and Chinese shipbuilding and manufacturing prowess.
The shipyard, China Merchants Jinling (Nanjing), is globally recognized as a premier builder of complex rolling-cargo vessels, while CSSC Engine Co.’s Qingdao facility provides the precision engineering required to assemble the sophisticated high-pressure gas delivery systems integral to the Mk10.7 design.
As the maritime sector moves deeper into a multi-fuel future, this first order for the ME-GI 10.7 signals that high-pressure gas injection remains a favored, mature pathway for shipowners looking to balance immediate emission reductions with long-term asset protection.
About Everllence
Headquartered in Germany, Everllence is a global leader in marine propulsion, decarbonization, and industrial energy systems. The company employs 15,000 people across more than 140 sites globally. Its extensive portfolio includes advanced dual-fuel engines, climate-neutral fuel retrofits, carbon capture systems, industrial heat pumps, and large-scale green hydrogen technologies through its subsidiary Quest One. Global after-sales support is managed via its dedicated service arm, Everllence PrimeServ.
Source: Everllence