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MAN Energy Solutions. and Karpowership have signed a contract for the delivery of a total of 48 dual-fuel engines for Karpowership’s fleet of power plant ships (Powerships). The engine order consists of MAN 18V51/60DF dual-fuel engines with a mechanical output of 20.7 MW each. The engines will be split between several Powerships. In addition to the engines, MAN Energy Solutions will also supply the control systems for the Powerships as well as other electromechanical equipment. Dual-fuel technology Alexander Stöckler, Head of Sales, Tendering & Project Management, Power Segment at MAN Energy Solutions, said, “MAN Energy Solutions has been supplying engines for Karpowership's floating power plants since 2009." We are proud of playing our role in Karpowership’s ability to realize the energy transition in a fast-track manner"  He adds, "And we are proud of playing our role in Karpowership’s ability to realize the energy transition in a fast-track manner in any location in the world by now expanding the company’s fleet by a considerable 1,000 MW with this major order. Our dual-fuel technology has already proven itself in other Powerships, and we have even been able to increase the engine output from 19 MW to almost 21 MW, which will make the upcoming Powerships even more effective.” Efficient, reliable, and low-cost electricity Gökhan Koçak, Chief Technical Operations Officer (CTO) at Karpowership, emphasized the importance of the two companies’ long-term collaboration and said, “MAN Energy Solutions plays a vital role in Karpowership’s mission of providing efficient, reliable, and low-cost electricity in a fast-track manner all around the world." He adds, "The two companies share a vision of supporting countries in their energy transition paths by providing a highly efficient multi-fuel technology.” Service and maintenance We have been able to increase the availability of the engines in Karpowership's existing fleet to 98% with our services" Stefan Eefting, Head of MAN PrimeServ Germany, said, “Karpowership not only places high demands on the quality of the engines but also the services and expertise in the area of maintenance and after-sales." He adds, "In recent years, we have been able to increase the availability of the engines in Karpowership's existing fleet to 98% with our services. This overall package of efficient and powerful engines combined with high service quality has once again convinced the customer to rely on us.” The existing fleet with a total of 36 power ships Karpowership has the world's largest fleet of Powerships. The active fleet currently comprises a total of 36 Power ships with a total capacity of 6,000 MW. The future new builds equipped with MAN engines will also be deployed globally. Flexibility “Powerships stand for flexibility. After all, the floating power plants bring electrical energy to where it is urgently needed and help to alleviate urgent energy shortages,” explained Tilman Tütken, Vice President of Strategic Projects and Power, at MAN Energy Solutions. He adds, “The Powerships will be deployed in various regions of Asia, South and Central America and Africa.” Long-standing partnership Quality in products and services and a trustful relationship and dialog are the keys to this success" Timur Iyi, Managing Director of MAN Energy Solutions Turkey, said, “We have a long-standing partnership with Karpowership. Quality in products and services and a trustful relationship and dialog are the keys to this success." He adds, "The company has already commissioned us to supply over 100 engines and together we have always been able to find solutions for emerging issues. We are delighted that Karpowership has placed its trust in us again and that we can continue to contribute to the success of this unique Powership concept with our technology.” Modernization of fleet Karpowership partners with MAN Energy Solutions not only for new build projects but also for the modernization of its existing fleet. MAN PrimeServ, the after-sales brand of MAN Energy Solutions, is currently converting four barges with a total of 32 engines to dual-fuel operation. Karpowership also benefits from MAN PrimeServ's extensive local capacities in Turkey, as well as the global service network, when deploying its power plant vessels worldwide. With over 140 service locations worldwide, MAN PrimeServ offers the fastest possible support for troubleshooting, no matter where the power plant vessels are currently in operation.

At a recent ceremony at the Tsunamachi Mitsui Club in Tokyo, Japan, MAN Energy Solutions signed a licence agreement with Mitsui E&S Machinery for MAN’s new TCT axial-turbocharger series. As one of the largest, marine two-stroke engine builders in the world, Mitsui has been a licensee of MAN Energy Solutions low-speed engines and turbochargers for decades. The new agreement is due to run for 10 years and the partnership will enable Mitsui to provide the newest turbocharger technologies to the market. Building trust through the products Ichiro Tanaka, CEO MES-M, said “Mitsui’s philosophy entails building trust through the products and services that we offer the market and this turbocharger agreement builds on that. I am happy to expand our relationship with MAN Energy Solutions, our long-standing partner, and am confident we will deliver significant value to our customers.” Important milestone for both companies The agreement is an important milestone for both companies to increase market share globally Dr. Daniel Struckmeier, the Head of Sales & Licence Turbochargers at MAN Energy Solutions, said “My great thanks to Mitsui for their constructive role during negotiations. Our new TCT series is based on years of hard-won experience and brings the best of turbocharger attributes to the market.” He adds, “This licence agreement will further enhance Mitsui’s appeal within the two-stroke engine segment while highlighting the TCT series’ strengths. I believe it will prove an important milestone for both companies on our respective paths to increasing market share globally.” TCT turbocharger series MAN-ES launched the TCT turbocharger series in 2019, starting with the TCT40, and subsequently followed by the TCT30, TCT50 and TCT60. Ultimately, the series will comprise six frame-sizes including TCT70 and TCT80 units. The newly developed radial compressor and axial turbine are key components of the series. Both have been developed with new design features, backed by the latest simulation technologies, resulting in a very compact and lightweight turbocharger design. Thanks to its superior charging efficiencies, wide compressor maps and ample matching options, TCT turbochargers can easily be matched to engines. Their variability covers not only a wide range of engine-tuning options and fuel types, but also all new requirements of today’s exhaust-gas after-treatment systems for IMO Tier III operations. Key Features of TCT turbochargers In general, TCT turbochargers offer the following features: Long TBOs – high performance bearings Maintenance-friendly service concept resulting in low life-cycle costs High specific flow rates, resulting in a compact and lightweight design     Low noise emissions High efficiency levels For two-stroke engines, TCT-series turbochargers are suitable for engines ranging from 5.5 MW up to 24 MW per turbocharger. Typical applications include prime movers for container vessels, large bulk carriers or tankers.