According to Hengli Group, on April 21, the first domestically produced 8G95 liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel engine, manufactured by Hengli Engine, was successfully delivered, filling a gap in the domestic market for the construction of dual-fuel engines in this power class.
This LNG dual-fuel engine has received a main engine class certificate from Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Modeled as the 8G95ME-C10.5-GI-EcoEGR, it stands 16 meters tall, weighs over 1,600 tons, and delivers a maximum power output of 74,725 horsepower, making it the most powerful high-pressure natural gas dual-fuel engine currently available in China. Equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation (EcoEGR) system, this engine meets the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) most stringent Tier III emission standards without the need for external emission control devices, offering notable features such as safety, reliability, and green, high-efficiency performance.
Engines are the core propulsion systems of a vessel, and the successful delivery of the 8G95 dual-fuel engine holds exceptional significance for Hengli.
Since its establishment, Hengli Heavy Industries has relied on a dual-engine strategy of “shipbuilding and engine manufacturing” to address weaknesses and overcome challenges, breaking through numerous industrial bottlenecks and gradually emerging as the world’s largest single-site shipbuilding base with the most comprehensive range of supporting facilities.
In September 2024, the first engine manufactured by Hengli was successfully delivered. In October 2025, the first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dual-fuel engine was successfully delivered. Also in 2025, Hengli’s Phase II assembly workshop went into operation, establishing Hengli Engine as the largest single-site marine engine manufacturer in China. The facility is capable of covering engines up to the G95 series and below, while achieving comprehensive coverage across four types of low-carbon and zero-carbon dual-fuel engines: LNG, LPG, methanol, and ammonia.
The first batch of 8G95 dual-fuel engines will be installed on the 24,000 TEU and 21,000 TEU ultra-large container vessels being built by Hengli Heavy Industries for the internationally renowned shipowner, MSC.
Currently, Hengli Heavy Industries has commenced the construction of nearly 150 vessels, encompassing a wide range of high-end vessel types—including bulk carriers, VLCCs, ultra-large container vessels, VLOCs, and LR2 tankers. Hengli’s order book for new vessels and engines is now fully booked through 2030.