LNG

Europe's latest episode of dark and almost wind-still weather – dubbed Dunkelflaute – has once again highlighted the importance of flexible gas generation. Low wind speeds since early November reduced wind power output by 40% yoy, or nearly 15 TWh compared to November 2024, IEA figures show and that shortfall was largely offset by flexible gas power plants ramping up output by 65% yoy, or 13 TWh.

Finish technology group Wärtsilä will supply engines and its LNGPac fuel gas handling system for a new research vessel, under construction at Fassmer shipyard in Germany. All equipment is due delivered to the yard in mid-2018, for the vessel to enter service in early 2020.