As a bastion of European medium-speed technology, Bergen Engines has taken a further step in its advance to cleaner powering solutions by offering a 25% hydrogen blend in its natural gas engine range for both marine and landside applications.

The purchase of Bergen Engines from Rolls-Royce by privately-owned Langley Holdings on 31 December 2021 has given added momentum to the Hordvikneset factory’s drive to explore and expand future fuel options for the energy transition.

Last year, group chairman Tony Langley challenged the Bergen team to have a 100% hydrogen engine operating by the end of 2024. The 25% hydrogen blend development, designed to be applied without the need for modifications, was announced in June this year. It was reported then that technicians were on track to reach the goal of a 100% hydrogen-fuelled model before the close of 2024.