Everllence Signs Engineering Design Agreement with Hudong-Zhonghua regarding LNG Carrier Development
Everllence has signed an EDA (Engineering Design Agreement) with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. – the major, Chinese, state‑owned company based in Shanghai – regarding the development of a 180,000 cubic-metre class LNG carrier featuring an Everllence DFE+ (Dual-Fuel, Electric+) propulsion system. The partners see the potential to enable and promote more environmentally friendly…
Everllence, a leading engine manufacturer, has teamed up with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a prominent Chinese state-owned company, to develop a 180,000 cubic metre LNG carrier. The agreement, an Engineering Design Agreement (EDA), aims to promote more environmentally friendly and efficient shipping in response to stringent International Maritime Organization (IMO) CII emission requirements.
This marks the second collaboration between Hudong and Everllence, following the delivery of ten conventional Dual-Fuel Diesel Electric (DFDE) LNG carriers. The EDA was inked on June 5th, 2026, with Yang Chunhua, Deputy Director of Hudong-Zhonghua's Technical Centre, signing on behalf of the Chinese company and Pan Ke, Head of Sales & Projects at Everllence's Four-Stroke China division.
Song Wei, Hudong-Zhonghua's Chief Technical Engineer, expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting that decarbonisation is a significant trend in the shipping industry. With the global goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, Hudong-Zhonghua sees the need to develop a hybrid-electric propulsion system for LNG carriers that will offer ship owners greater options.
Dominik Thoma, Everllence's Global Manager for LNG Cargo, added that while individual technology providers can only achieve minor efficiency improvements, close collaboration between shipyards and engine manufacturers can yield more substantial gains. He emphasized that Everllence's partnership with Hudong-Zhonghua, a market leader in LNG carrier construction, and a market leader in four-stroke engine design and manufacture, allows them to push the boundaries of propulsion system technology.
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