Accelleron and Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division celebrate 40-year partnership
Press release | Baden, Switzerland | Oct 14, 2024
- Anniversary celebrates license agreement with world’s biggest engine builder started in 1984
- Accelleron turbochargers power the majority of 200 million horsepower of engines delivered by HHI-EMD since then
- New fuels and increasing digitalization will drive further collaboration to meet industry demand
Accelleron and leading engine builder Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) have reaffirmed their continued cooperation on the fortieth anniversary of their long-standing license agreement. The collaboration has been instrumental in driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the marine and power industries worldwide since 1984.
Accelleron turbocharging solutions have powered the vast majority of two-stroke engines built under license by HHI-EMD across the agreement duration to date, during which time the engine builder has delivered around 200 million horsepower. The partnership has driven continuous advancements in engine efficiency over the decades, giving engine operators the flexibility to generate greater power and optimize installations while meeting increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
This collaboration has deepened over the years, as the mutual trust has grown, resulting in several other collaborations, such as the first service agreement signed in 2004, the long-term digital agreement in December 2020, and in June of this year, the successful joint implementation of an Engine Part Load Optimization (EPLO) project.
Accelleron President of Medium, Low Speed and Rail Division, Christoph Rofka said:
“This anniversary gives us a valuable opportunity to reflect on the remarkable achievements and innovations that have shaped the industry over the past 40 years. Engine and turbocharger technologies, fuel choices and operational demands have evolved further than anyone could have predicted in the early 1980s. Our collaboration with HHI-EMD has been fundamental in setting the pace.”
HHI-EMD, Sangkee RHEE, (Executive Vice President), Head of Design & Engineering Section said:
“Turbocharging has become an essential contributor to engine efficiency and emissions control over the last 40 years and further advances will be needed to meet future performance requirements. We look forward to continuing the productive partnership with Accelleron in pursuit of the ambitious performance demands being established across the shipping and power industries.”
Both companies are playing a crucial role in the ongoing transformation of global energy and shipping sectors, from engines capable of using clean fuels such as LNG, methanol, and ammonia to advancing digital solutions that unlock further synergies and efficiencies in ship and power plant operation. After 40 years of co-operation, Accelleron and HHI-EMD remain committed to pushing the boundaries of engine and turbocharging technology together.
