Alfa Laval has introduced its latest offering for the maritime industry: the FCM LNG, a fuel supply system designed specifically for vessels powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
This new system broadens Alfa Laval’s array of alternative fuel solutions and incorporates cutting-edge cryogenic technology to provide a comprehensive and dependable fuel supply system for shipowners shifting towards LNG.
Meeting LNG demand in the maritime sector
LNG has emerged as a crucial transitional fuel, offering significant emissions reductions
As the maritime industry continues to pursue decarbonisation, LNG has emerged as a crucial transitional fuel, offering significant emissions reductions, while infrastructure for alternatives like methanol and ammonia is still being developed.
The current shift in fuel choices has created a demand for reliable and efficient LNG systems that help marine operators meet performance goals, manage capital and operational costs, and comply with regulatory standards.
Unveiling the FCM LNG system
To address the growing need for LNG, Alfa Laval has unveiled its FCM LNG fuel supply system at Marintec 2025. Featuring advanced cryogenic technology from Fives — an entity recently acquired by Alfa Laval — the system enhances customers’ ability to safely and effectively adopt LNG as a marine fuel.
“For years, Alfa Laval has received customer requests for a differentiated LNG fuel line solution — one that addresses operational challenges and accelerates the shift toward cleaner fuels,” says Peter Sahlen, Head of Marine Separation, Fuel Supply Systems & Heat Transfer at Alfa Laval.
Leveraging advanced cryogenic processes
The system's initial test benches are expected to be delivered in 2026, with availability for marine use in 2027
Following its acquisitions of CorHex in 2015 and Fives Cryogenics in 2025, which includes Cryomec's centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, Alfa Laval has consolidated its expertise in cryogenic processes and pump innovations.
These capabilities, combined with Alfa Laval’s knowledge of fuel line design, allow the FCM LNG system to enable high-pressure gas injection in marine diesel engines.
The system's initial test benches are expected to be delivered in 2026, with availability for marine use in 2027.
Alfa Laval’s expansion in LNG technology
Vincent Higelin, Global Sales Manager for Alfa Laval Cryogenic technologies, commented, “The ongoing energy transition demands new technologies, and the addition of cryogenic capabilities further strengthens Alfa Laval’s position in the LNG market. We are proud to contribute over 65 years of expertise in cryogenic technology to the maritime energy transition.”
By integrating this extensive knowledge with Alfa Laval’s global marine reach and practical acumen, the company offers a significant LNG fuel supply solution.
A comprehensive approach to fuel supply
The FCM LNG system is designed to provide flexibility across various capacities and pressures
The FCM LNG system is designed to provide flexibility across various capacities and pressures, engineered to function under extreme cryogenic conditions and high pressures.
It ensures outstanding reliability, efficiency, and operational safety, making it an optimal choice for shipowners transitioning to cleaner fuels.
This launch reinforces Alfa Laval’s dedication to offering solutions for a range of alternative fuels, supporting shipowners and shipyards as they transition towards decarbonisation.
Commitment to alternative fuels
Alfa Laval’s Peter Sahlen states, "With decades of experience and hundreds of thousands of operating hours across fuel supply systems and other solutions for a wide range of alternative fuels, we are committed to providing technologies that support the maritime fuel transition."
He adds, "Our goal is to equip shipowners with flexible, innovative solutions that enable the shift to cleaner fuels today while preparing them for the energy sources of tomorrow."
Alfa Laval announces the launch of a new fuel supply solution FCM LNG for LNG-powered vessels.
The system marks the expansion of Alfa Laval’s portfolio for alternative fuels, integrating cryogenic technology to deliver a holistic and highly reliable fuel supply solution for shipowners adopting LNG.
Addressing the evolving market needs for LNG adoption
As the maritime industry navigates its decarbonisation journey, LNG has solidified its role as a transitional fuel. It offers a viable path to significant emission reductions now, while the global infrastructure for alternative fuels such as methanol and ammonia is still under development.
The evolving fuel landscape has created a market demand for reliable and efficient LNG solutions that support marine customers in meeting performance targets, managing CAPEX and OPEX, and complying with regulations.
New FCM LNG fuel supply system
In response to the strong market trend for LNG, Alfa Laval has launched its new FCM LNG fuel supply system during Marintec 2025.
The LNG fuel supply system features advanced cryogenic technology from Fives, a company recently acquired by Alfa Laval. This enables Alfa Laval to deliver a high-performance system that enables customers to adopt LNG efficiently and safely as a marine fuel.
Differentiated LNG fuel line solution
“For years, Alfa Laval has received customer requests for a differentiated LNG fuel line solution — one that addresses operational challenges and accelerates the shift toward cleaner fuels."
"Now, by combining our years of expertise in fuel supply systems and LNG heat transfer with newly acquired cryogenic technology from Fives, we can deliver an advanced system that brings real value to customers. It will meet today’s fuel demands and support tomorrow’s emission targets,” says Peter Sahlen, Head of Marine Separation, Fuel Supply Systems & Heat Transfer, Alfa Laval. The first test benches will be delivered during 2026, with the system ready for marine deliveries in 2027.
Delivering reliability, flexibility, and efficiency in LNG fuel supply
Building on Alfa Laval’s acquisition of CorHex in 2015 and its 2025 acquisition of Fives Cryogenics, which includes Cryomec ® centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, the company has strengthened its expertise in cryogenic processes and pump technologies.
By combining this knowledge with Alfa Laval’s fuel line design competence, the FCM LNG system leverages these advanced technologies to enable high-pressure gas injection in marine diesel engines.
Alfa Laval’s global marine footprint and application
“The ongoing energy transition demands new technologies, and the addition of cryogenic capabilities further strengthens Alfa Laval’s position in the LNG market,” says Vincent Higelin, Global Sales Manager, Alfa Laval Cryogenic technologies.
“We are proud to contribute over 65 years of expertise in cryogenic technology to the maritime energy transition. Integrating this deep knowledge with Alfa Laval’s global marine footprint and application expertise allows us to offer an unmatched solution for LNG fuel supply.”
Holistic approach to LNG supply
Taking a holistic approach to LNG supply, the system offers flexibility across a wide range of capacities and pressures and is engineered to operate under extreme cryogenic conditions and high pressures.
It is designed to deliver exceptional reliability, efficiency, and operational safety, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness, making it an ideal solution for shipowners navigating the transition to cleaner fuels.
A strengthened portfolio for a multi-fuel future
The introduction of the FCM LNG system underscores Alfa Laval’s commitment to providing solutions across the spectrum of alternative fuels.
From mature technologies for methanol and LPG to front-running developments in ammonia, Alfa Laval is equipped to support shipowners and yards regardless of their fuel choice, reinforcing its position as a key technology partner in the journey towards decarbonisation.
Wide range of alternative fuels
“With decades of experience and hundreds of thousands of operating hours across fuel supply systems and other solutions for a wide range of alternative fuels, we are committed to providing technologies that support the maritime fuel transition,” says Peter.
“Our goal is to equip shipowners with flexible, innovative solutions that enable the shift to cleaner fuels today while preparing them for the energy sources of tomorrow.”
