CMA CGM has become the first customer to benefit from reduced methane emissions using Wärtsilä’s new EnviroPac marine engine feature.
Wärtsilä said its new EnviroPac feature for the 34DF marine engine dramatically reduces methane emissions while meeting IMO Tier 3 NOx standards without compromising power output.
“This is a very important development that will have a major beneficial impact on our operations,” said Xavier Leclercq, vice president of newbuilding at CMA CGM.
“We are working hard to minimise the environmental footprint throughout our fleet, and this latest technology from Wärtsilä provides strong support to these efforts.”
Slashed methane emissions
The EnviroPac feature slashes methane emissions by 50% compared to the standard Wärtsilä 34DF engine, supporting global efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions from marine engines.
Methane, the primary component of LNG, can escape during combustion, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
The EnviroPac feature, designed for both new builds and retrofits of Wärtsilä 34DF engines, aligns with EU regulations like the Emissions Trading System and FuelEU Maritime, reducing penalties and lowering operational costs.
Each of CMA CGM’s 9200 teu vessels will be equipped with two 6-cylinder and two 9-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF engines featuring the EnviroPac system, alongside selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems. The engines are set for delivery beginning in 2026.
This partnership underscores Wärtsilä’s role in advancing sustainable marine technology and CMA CGM’s commitment to reducing methane emissions and meeting stringent international environmental standards.
