Everllence reports continued strong momentum for its Mk10.7 two-stroke engine platform, driven by rising demand for fuel-flexible propulsion solutions across global shipbuilding markets. With an orderbook exceeding 160 engines and major containership contracts underway, the Mk10.7 platform is gaining traction as a modular, multi-fuel foundation for shipowners balancing decarbonisation and energy security.
Copenhagen | May 19, 2026 – Everllence is reporting continued commercial momentum for its Mk10.7 two-stroke engine platform, as shipowners increasingly prioritise a balance between decarbonisation pathways, fuel flexibility, and long-term operational resilience in newbuilding decisions.
The company says the Mk10.7 family is emerging as a key reference point in the market, reflecting growing demand for propulsion solutions that avoid early technological lock-in while supporting multiple fuel transition strategies over a vessel’s lifetime.
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Modular Design at the Core of Investment Protection
The Mk10.7 platform represents Everllence’s latest generation of two-stroke engine design, built on established engineering principles combined with a highly modular architecture. The system supports conventional fuel operation (ME-C) as well as dual-fuel configurations, including:
- Methanol (ME-LGIM)
- Methane / LNG (ME-GI)
This multi-fuel capability allows shipowners to proceed with newbuilding investments today while maintaining flexibility to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements, fuel availability, and decarbonisation pathways.
According to Everllence, this design philosophy is increasingly central to shipowner decision-making in a fragmented global fuel transition landscape.
Shipowners Prioritising Flexibility Over Single-Fuel Strategies
Commenting on market dynamics, Bjarne Foldager, Head of Two-Stroke Business, Everllence said the industry is moving toward flexible propulsion strategies rather than committing to a single fuel pathway.
“Today’s shipowners are navigating a dual challenge: advancing the energy transition while safeguarding energy security and commercial resilience,” Foldager said. “What we are seeing with Mk10.7 is not a shift towards a single fuel but a clear preference for flexibility. Owners want solutions that allow them to move forward on decarbonisation without locking themselves into one pathway prematurely.”
Strong Order Intake Reflects Market Confidence
Recent orders confirm sustained uptake of the Mk10.7 platform, including both single-fuel and dual-fuel engine variants within the same architecture. As of April 2026, Everllence reports an orderbook exceeding 160 Mk10.7 engines, underlining strong market confidence in the platform’s commercial and technical positioning.
The company views this momentum as validation of the Mk10.7’s role as a core propulsion foundation for modern newbuilding programmes across multiple vessel segments.
Major Containership Contract Highlights Market Adoption
A recent highlight includes an order from the Yantai CIMC Raffles shipyard in China, which placed an order for:
- 8 × 6G70ME-C 10.7 LGIM (Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engines
These engines will power eight new containerships being built for Hapag-Lloyd.
The engines will be manufactured by Hanwha Engine in South Korea, with an option for six additional units included in the agreement.
“A Cornerstone of Energy Security in Newbuilding Projects”
Christian Ludwig, Vice President, Head of Global Sales & Promotion, Two-Stroke Business, Everllence, said the Mk10.7 platform is designed specifically to address the evolving realities of the global shipping market.
“The Mk10.7 platform is designed precisely for this flexible market reality,” Ludwig said. “By offering a common, robust engine architecture across conventional fuel and multiple dual-fuel options, we enable shipowners to balance efficiency, reliability and future optionality. This combination is increasingly becoming a cornerstone of energy security in newbuilding projects.”
A Unified Modular Engine Architecture
The Mk10.7 platform is engineered around a shared modular engine architecture, allowing shipowners to transition between fuel types without replacing core engine systems. This approach is designed to reduce long-term investment risk while supporting operational efficiency across diverse global trade routes.
Everllence highlights that this flexibility is particularly relevant for vessel classes including:
- Container ships
- Pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs)
- Tankers
- Bulk carriers
Each segment faces different operational profiles, fuel availability challenges, and regulatory pressures, making adaptability a key purchasing criterion.
Everllence Broader Decarbonisation Strategy and Technology Portfolio
Everllence positions the Mk10.7 platform as part of a wider decarbonisation and propulsion strategy spanning:
- Advanced engine technologies
- Climate-neutral fuel retrofits
- Carbon capture systems
- Hydrogen-based energy solutions
- Industrial heat pump technologies
Through its subsidiary Quest One, the company also supports hydrogen production technologies aimed at scaling green fuel supply chains.
Global Engineering and Service Network
Headquartered in Germany, Everllence operates across more than 140 global locations with approximately 15,000 employees worldwide. Its service division, Everllence PrimeServ, provides global after-sales support, lifecycle maintenance, and performance optimisation services for its propulsion systems.
The company says this global footprint is essential in ensuring reliability and continuity for shipowners navigating increasingly complex fuel transition requirements.
Outlook: Flexibility Defining the Next Generation of Ship Propulsion
As the maritime industry continues to navigate uncertain fuel pathways, Everllence argues that flexibility, not fuel singularity, will define the next generation of engine procurement strategies.
The growing adoption of modular, multi-fuel capable platforms such as Mk10.7 signals a broader shift in ship design philosophy: one that prioritises optionality, resilience, and long-term adaptability over fixed fuel dependency.
Source: Everllence