LNG as fuel news
CLPe and CNOOC achieve VLCC LNG bunkering operation in Hong Kong waters
CLPe and CNOOC has completed Hong Kong’s first LNG ship-to-ship bunker operation for a very large crude carrier, Maran Dione.
The potential of nuclear-powered ships moves to the forefront at Posidonia 2026: Is the atom the answer to the puzzle of alternative fuels for shipping?
The question of nuclear as an alternative fuel for shipping will take centre stage at Posidonia 2026 during a high-level Executive Briefing that will examine the role of advanced nuclear technologies in commercial shipping and near-shore power generation.
Yang Ming container vessel completes first LNG bunkering
Through close collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Shell Eastern Trading (Pte) Ltd, Yang Ming’s lead container vessel, YM Willpower, bunkered around 3500 t of LNG in Singapore
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions receives LNG cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems order
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions will supply its cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for two new LNG bunkering vessels being built at the Zhejiang XinLe Shipbuilding yard in China.
CMA CGM concludes LNG-powered vessel order
CMA CGM has signed the final contract with Cochin Shipyard Ltd for six LNG-powered vessels, as well as the recruitment of up to 1500 Indian seafarers by the end of 2026.
INOX India powers Indian Railways’ LNG fuel trial for DEMU trains
INOXCVA has provided 2200 l LNG storage and regasification systems for integration into 1400 high-pressure dual power unit cars of dual-fuel diesel electric multiple unit trains to Indian Railways.
Volvo Trucks reaches LNG-powered milestone
Volvo Trucks has delivered more than 10 000 LNG-powered trucks globally since it was introduced in 2018.
Synergy Marine Group assumes technical management of Yang Ming’s LNG dual-fuel newbuilds
Synergy Marine Group has taken over the technical management of two 15 500 TEU Class LNG dual-fuel container vessels newly delivered to Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.
BBG launches bio-LNG loading service
The Bahía de Bizkaia Gas LNG storage and regasification plant has obtained the necessary certification to manage bio-LNG in the Port of Bilbao.
Lloyd’s Register approval clears path for LNG tank design for LNG-fuelled vessels
Lloyd’s Register has issued an approval in principle for GTT’s CUBIQ LNG fuel containment system, which could widen the use of membrane type LNG fuel tanks into mainstream commercial shipping, including container and cruise ships.