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ChemAnalyst Interview: WinGD eyes multi-fuel future as ethanol engine enters next phase of development

  • 03 November 2025
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ChemAnalyst Interview: WinGD eyes multi-fuel future as ethanol engine enters next phase of development

In a recent interview with ChemAnalyst, Sebastian Hensel, Vice President R&D at WinGD Ltd., shared how more than a decade of development on ethanol-fuel engine technology is shaping the next chapter in WinGD’s multi-fuel journey.

“I am inspired by what we have been able to overcome through commitment, drive and collaborations with our customers and partners. And I am proud of the legacy this will leave for the future generations who are depending on us.”

Sebastian Hensel
Sebastian Hensel
Vice President R&D, WinGD Ltd.


Building on our proven X-DF-M methanol platform, the new ethanol concept demonstrates how targeted technical adaptations can enable meaningful progress toward a cleaner, more flexible energy future for shipping. With wide availability, competitive pricing, and strong lifecycle emissions performance, ethanol is emerging as a compelling pathway in the industry’s decarbonisation efforts.

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WinGD advances the decarbonisation of marine transportation through sustainable energy systems using the most advanced technologies in emissions reduction, fuel efficiency, hybridisation and digital optimisation. With their two-stroke low-speed engines at the heart of the power equation, WinGD sets the industry standard for reliability, safety, efficiency, and environmental design - supported by Global Service by WinGD, which delivers tailored 24X7 lifecycle engine support through Swiss engineering excellence, dependable maintenance, rapid global response, and genuine parts to keep engines performing at their best.

Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland since its origin as the Sulzer Diesel Engine business in 1893, today it is powering the transformation to a sustainable future.

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