Wärtsilä Dual-Fuel Engine Selected for Delfin Project

Wärtsilä Corporation has secured an order to supply the engines and thrusters for the first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) vessels being built at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the U.S.-based Delfin LNG project. The propulsion solutions will support efficient, reliable and environmentally sustainable operations for the offshore LNG facility, helping accelerate the development of new LNG export infrastructure. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 2026.

As the global energy sector seeks more flexible and cost-effective ways to develop gas resources and expand export capacity, FLNG projects are playing an increasingly important role in bringing new LNG supplies to market. By enabling LNG production, storage and export directly offshore, these facilities can reduce infrastructure requirements and accelerate project development. Wärtsilä's propulsion solutions will therefore support the demanding operational and environmental requirements of these applications.

"Being able to disconnect in case of a hurricane warning and sail to a safe location is essential for an FLNG Vessel off the coast of Louisiana. The chosen propulsion arrangement, including the ability to hoist the thrusters for inboard maintenance prior to the hurricane season, is part of the solution designed for reliable operations and to ensure the safety of crew and asset," comments Björn Axfors, Lead Engineer Hull & Marine, Delfin.

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