Wartsila lunches world's first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant

Wartsila has launched the world's first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant, the company announced in a press release.

As per the company, the new engine power plant wcan run on natural gas and 25 vol% hydrogen blends. "The Wartsila 31 engine platform, which the hydrogen-ready power plant is based on, is the most efficient in the world. It synchronises with the grid within 30 seconds from start command, ensures energy security through fuel flexibility and offers unparalleled load following capabilities and high part load efficiency. It has completed more than 1 million running hours, with over 1,000 MW installed capacity globally," it added

Anders Lindberg, President, Wartsila Energy, said: "This is a major milestone for us as a company, and the energy transition more generally, as our hydrogen-ready engines will enable the 100% renewable power systems of tomorrow."


The 100% hydrogen-ready engine is expected to be available for orders in 2025, and available for delivery from 2026.