Gazprom Delivers Second Post-Sanctions LNG Cargo to China
Russian energy giant Gazprom has delivered a second post-sanctions LNG cargo from the Baltic Sea's Portovaya plant to China, LSEG data showed on Wednesday.The small-scale Portovaya plant, which has a production capacity of 1.5 million tons of LNG per year, started operations in September 2022.Exports from the plant have been interrupted by additional U.S. sanctions over the Ukraine war that were imposed in January 2025 to disrupt Russia's ability to produce and export LNG and reduce its revenue from the trade.Gas carrier ValeraâŠ
Orlen Takes Delivery of Two LNG Carriers
The Orlen Group is expanding its capacity to transport LNG with the naming ceremony for two 174,000 cubic meter LNG carriers from Hanwha Ocean shipyard. The vessels will enhance the stability and flexibility of gas deliveries to Poland and strengthen the regionâs energy security. Each new ship can deliver enough gas in a single voyage to supply as many as two million households.âOrlen is investing continuously in the energy security and independence of both Poland and the wider region.
GTT Receives Tank Order from HD KSOE
GTT has received an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas carrier.The vessel will be built by the shipyard HD Hyundai Samho on behalf of the shipowner Sonangol. The vesselâs cryogenic tanks, with a total capacity of 174,000 m³, will be fitted with GTTâs Mark III Flex membrane containment system.Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the second quarter of 2028.
Tsuneishi Acquires GTT Repair License
Tsuneishi Yura Dockyard has completed the prescribed technical training and consequently obtained an Approved Repair Yard license from GTT.GTTâs membrane containment systems currently equip approximately 85% of the LNG carrier fleet in operation worldwide.To date, Tsuneishi has focused on repair work for MOSS-type LNG carriers, accumulating a total of 108 completed vessels since the first one in 1982. âWe will continue to develop our capabilities to enable repair and maintenance of both MOSS-type and membrane-type LNG carriersâŠ
LNG Shippingâs Long-Term Outlook Remains Positive
The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 4.05% last week, closing at 182.36 points and exceeding the 180-point mark for the first time in its history. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% over the same period.Trading activity was robust, with volume well above average and a 15:4 ratio of rising to falling stocks. Several companies broke through resistance levels on strong volume, led by COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (+10.6%) and Chevron (+6.1%). Shell, BP, Tsakos Energy Navigation, and Nakilat all moved above their respective resistance levels.Atlantic spot charter rates continued declining to $11âŠ
GTT Secures Hanwha Oceanâs LNG Carrier Tank Design Orders
French engineering specialist GTT has received an order from the shipyard Hanwha Ocean for the tank design of two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.As part of this order, GTT will design the cryogenic tanks of the two LNGCs, each offering a capacity of 174,000 m3.The tanks will be fitted with the NO96 Super+ membrane containment system developed by GTT.Delivery of the vessels is scheduled between the first and second quarters of 2029.
GTT Bags Hanwha Oceanâs Contract to Design Tanks for LNG Carriers
French engineering specialist GTT has secured an order from Hanwha Ocean shipyard for the tank design of seven new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.GTT will design the cryogenic tanks of the vessels, which will each offer a total capacity of 174,000 m3.The tanks will be fitted with the NO96 Super+ membrane containment system developed by GTT.The LNG carriers are being built for an undisclosed European shipowner.Delivery of the vessels is expected between 2028 and 2029.
HD KSOE Enlists GTT for Tank Design of New LNG Carrier
GTT has secured an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.The LNG carrier will be built by the shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) on behalf of the ship-owner Hyundai Glovis.With a total capacity of 174,000 m3, the vesselâs cryogenic tanks will be fitted with the Mark III Flex membrane containment system, a technology developed by GTT.Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028.
GTT Gets HD KSOEâs Tank Design Task for Two New LNG Carriers
GTT announces that it has received, in the fourth quarter of 2025, an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for the tank design of two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.The LNG carriers will be built by the shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), on behalf of the ship-owner BW LNG.The vesselsâ cryogenic tanks will be fitted with the Mark III Flex membrane containment system, a technology developed by GTT.Delivery of the vessels is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028.
Two New LNG Carriers Delivered to QatarEnergy
On December 3, a joint venture company comprising NYK, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, MISC, and China LNG Shipping (Holdings) Limited held a naming ceremony for two new 174,000cbm LNG carriers for QatarEnergy.The ceremony was held at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. One vessel was named âSharqâ after an area east of Doha, Qatarâs capital, while the other was dubbed âShraâouhâ after a Qatari island.The two vessels will be the seventh and eighth of 12 new LNG carriers ordered by the joint venture company for QatarEnergy, the worldâs largest LNG providers.
ClassNK Issues AiP for Spray Form Insulation for Tanks
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for Spray form insulation system of IMO Type B tank for LNG and ammonia fuel developed by Nihon Shipyard and Hankuk Carbon.The certification demonstrates its feasibility from regulatory and safety perspectives.Traditionally, IMO Type C tanks have been the mainstream choice for LNG-fueled ships due to their advantages in productivity and cost. Meanwhile, for the large-capacity fuel tanks required on large container ships and ammonia-fueled vesselsâŠ
HD Korea Shipbuilding Books $507M Order for Two LNG Carriers
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has secured a contract to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for a North American shipowner.The order is valued at 741.2 billion won (about $507 million), HD KSOE said.The vessels will be constructed by HD Hyundai Samho and are scheduled for delivery in 2028.According to the contract details, the shipbuilding period runs through November 30, 2028.The order covers two LNG carriers, reflecting continued demand for high-specification LNG transport capacity amid global gas market expansion.
UK to Ban Maritime Services for Russian LNG Exports
Britain plans to ban companies from providing services such as shipping and insurance for Russian liquefied natural gas exports, in its latest attempt to help Ukraine in its war against Russia by trying to choke off Kremlin revenue.In October, the European Union approved new sanctions against Russia that ban Russian LNG imports from January 1, 2027, and Britain and the U.S.
Newbuild Vessel Pair Joins QatarEnergyâs Growing LNG Fleet
Malaysiaâs MISC Group and its consortium partners NYK, K-Line, and China LNG Shipping (Holdings) have taken delivery of two new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, the Mihzem and Idd Al Shargi, marking another milestone in QatarEnergyâs LNG fleet expansion program.Built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, the two carriers are the fifth and sixth vessels in the consortiumâs 12-vessel series and the first to be managed by MISCâs Marine Services arm. The delivery underscoresâŠ
Wärtsilä, TMS Cardiff Gas Extend Maintenance Pact for Seven LNG Carriers
Technology group Wärtsilä and TMS Cardiff Gas have renewed their existing Lifecycle Agreement, covering the two-stroke main engines onboard seven LNG Carrier vessels, for a further five years.The agreement is designed to ensure the vesselsâ maximum operational reliability by enabling flexible maintenance scheduling and optimizing time between overhauls (TBO).The seven vessels each operate with two WinGD 5X72DF dual-fuel two stroke engines and Wärtsilä gas valve units.The scope of the agreement includes Wärtsiläâs Dynamic Maintenance Planning serviceâŠ
ABS Greenlights HD KSOEâs LNG and Ethane Cargo Handling Systems
ABS has granted two approvals in principle (AIP) for advanced cargo handling systems designed for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and ethane carriers, developed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE).The subcooling refrigeration system is a key advancement in cargo temperature management for LNG carriers.Unlike conventional systems that rely on a single gaseous refrigerant, the subcooling system utilizes a mixed refrigerant of both gas and liquid, whichâŠ
GTT to Design Tanks for American Shipownerâs New LNG Carrier
French engineering firm GTT has received an order from the Hanwha Ocean shipyard for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, on behalf of a North America-based ship-owner.As part of this order, GTT will design the tanks of the vessel, which will offer a total capacity of 174,000 m3.The tanks will be fitted with the NO96 L03+ membrane containment system developed by GTT.Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the first quarter of 2028.
Wärtsilä to Safeguard Ops of OPearlâs 14 LNG Carriers
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year lifecycle agreement with Hong Kong-based OPearl LNG Ship Management covering a total of 14 LNG carrier vessels.The agreement is designed to ensure the vesselsâ maximum operational reliability by enabling flexible maintenance scheduling and optimizing time between overhauls (TBO).The scope of the agreement includes Wärtsiläâs Dynamic Maintenance Planning solution, which will provide flexible maintenance scheduling and extended maintenance intervalsâŠ
Wärtsilä to Ensure Smooth Sailing of CLSICOâs LNG Carriers
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 15-year Lifecycle Agreement covering three LNG carriers for China LNG Shipping (International) (CLSICO).The agreement is designed to ensure operational reliability, enable flexibility in maintenance scheduling and optimize the âtime between overhaulsâ (TBO) for each of the vessels.The three vessels that will be covered by the agreement are the Al TUWAR, Al MASâHABIYYAH, and FAT'H AL KHAIR.They are approximately 300 meters in length and have a capacity of 174,000 m3.
GTT to Design Tanks for Four New LNG Carriers
GTT has received, during the third quarter of 2025, an order from the shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the tank design of four new LNG Carriers.GTT will design the cryogenic tanks of the vessels, each offering a total capacity of 174,000 m³ and equipped with the Mark III Flex membrane containment system, developed by GTT.The delivery of the vessels is scheduled from 2028 onwards.
DNV, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Team Up to Optimize LNG Carrier Design
DNV and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and verification of an optimized 200,000 cubic meter liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.The new design aims to deliver improved operational efficiency and enhanced terminal compatibility compared to previous vessel designs.Under the agreement, DNV will carry out design verification of HD HHIâs streamlined LNG carrier, focusing on ensuring higher efficiencyâŠ
Lloydâs Register Clears MOLâs Design for Wind Challenger-Equipped LNG Carriers
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has secured approval in principle (AiP) from a Lloyd's Register (LR) for two new different designs of a membrane-type LNG carrier equipped with four units of Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind assisted propulsion system.The AiP covers a new vessel design, for a 174,000 m3 LNG carrier, jointly developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI).Each design will be equipped with four Wind Challenger units.Detailed design work for actual construction is currently underway.
Another Sanctioned LNG Carrier Berths at Arctic LNG 2
An LNG tanker targeted by U.S. sanctions berthed at Russia's Arctic LNG 2 on Thursday, shiptracking data from LSEG and Kpler showed, the fifth such tanker to stop at the project this year.Loadings resumed late in June at the Arctic LNG 2 project, which has been sanctioned over Moscow's war in Ukraine, with four cargoes heading east toward Asia via the Northern Sea Route on sanctioned tankers as well.The fifth, Buran, which berthed at the Arctic LNG 2 plant on Thursday, was previously called North Air, with its name being changed in April after it was targeted by U.S.
