New-build LNG news
Room for growth in Southeast Asia?
In our recent May issue of LNG Industry, Ryhana Rasidi, Kpler, Singapore, explores why Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines can be seen driving Southeast Asian LNG demand growth until 2030.
ORION SPIRIT to set sail as Korea's 500th LNG carrier exported since 1994
Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy Minister, Dukgeun Ahn, attended the naming ceremony for the LNG carrier ORION SPIRIT on 18 April 2024 at Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje Shipyard, marking the 30th anniversary of Korea's first LNG carrier built in 1994.
Rystad: LNG maintains grip on fuels despite dual fuel growth
Rystad energy reports that despite the growth in dual fuels, LNG remains supreme in terms of shipping fuel choices.
MOL and TLT signs long-term charter deal for newbuilding LNG carrier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd has announced the signing of a long-term charter contract for a newbuilding LNG carrier with Tokyo LNG Tanker Co., Ltd.
GTT receives tank design order
GTT has received an order from a Chinese shipyard for the tank design of eight new very large LNG carriers.
GTT to design tanks for two new LNG carriers
GTT has received two orders for the tank design of two new LNG carriers.
New MAN 49/60DF engine confidently powers ships into the future
The MAN 49/60DF is future-proof in multiple ways. The built-in flexibility of the dual fuel engine, its readiness for future fuels, and its low methane slip ensure multiple paths for emissions compliance. The benchmark level of efficiency ensures the lowest fuel costs for vessel operators.
QatarEnergy signs new LNG shipbuilding agreement with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the construction of 17 ultra-modern LNG carriers.
CMA CGM choose Wärtsilä LNG fuel gas supply systems for newbuilds
Wärtsilä will supply the LNG fuel gas supply systems for four new 23 000 TEU container vessels being built for CMA CGM at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding yard in China.
Wah Kwong signs newbuilding and leasing contract for LNG carriers
Sea Jade Investment Ltd, a joint venture company formed between China City Gas, Fortune Clean Energy, and Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Ltd, have signed a newbuilding contract with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore Co Ltd for two LNG carriers.