other international markets. The Company operates through two segments: Electric Power Infrastructure Services, which provides network solutions to customers in the electric power industry, and Oil and Gas Infrastructure Services, which provides network solutions to customers involved in the development and transportation of natural gas, oil and other pipeline products.Dual fuel gains credibility in the low speed market

01 May 2012

ME-GI test engine at MAN Diesel & Turbo in Copenhagen

Both major designers of large low speed two stroke marine engines have demonstrated their commitment to gas as an alternative fuel and have demonstrated dual-fuel technology applied to their engine designs, while, additionally, two Asian licensees are demonstrating their commitment to LNG ship power.

Looking at gas engine technology in general, Wärtsilä claims to be by far the biggest and to occupy a market leading position among the three major gas engine manufacturers. The company claims wide experience of gas-fuelled engines in both land-based and marine applications. Based on this long experience, combined with its marine market knowledge, Wärtsilä believes the time is right to take major development steps in