Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has secured an order to supply cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for two very large ethane carriers under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea for a Malaysian owner. Equipment delivery is scheduled for March 2027.
Wärtsilä will supply engines, electric propulsion and thrusters for Meriaura’s 6,800 DWT open-deck carrier, supporting lower fuel consumption, stronger flexibility and reduced emissions.
Wärtsilä agreed to divest its Gas Solutions business to Mutares. Gas Solutions generated EUR 300 million revenue in 2024, with completion expected in Q2 2026 subject to approvals.
Wärtsilä will supply a full hybrid propulsion package for Aasen Shipping’s latest bulk carrier, reinforcing the shipowner’s strategy to cut emissions and enhance energy efficiency across its fleet.
