EPS orders more LNG dual-fuel tankers

Idan Ofer’s diversified owner has booked up to four LNG dual-fuel aframax/LR2 product carriers. The two firm 115,000 dwt units each costing around $70m will deliver in March and December of 2026.

MAN ES launches four-stroke DF engine

Developed in co-operation with South Korean engine builder STX Engine and solely for production by MAN ES licensees, the MAN 35/44DF CD engine was designed for use in container and LNG carrier applications.

LNG imports to pick up in India

India has set ambitious targets to become one of the world’s biggest LNG importers by more than doubling the share of gas in its energy mix to 15 per cent by 2030, helping attract a wave of infrastructure investment.

Yang Ming, HD HHI signed deal for 5 new LNG dual-fuel vessels

In response to the maritime net zero carbon emission target by 2050, Yang Ming is continuously building a green and energy-saving fleet.

Eesti Gaas buys more LNG cargoes

Eesti Gas, which is branded internationally as Elenger, said in a statement issued on May 25 that it has “committed to bring 14 LNG cargoes from different suppliers to its customers by the fall and plans to add some more in the fourth quarter.”

CMES orders LNG newbuilds

The Shanghai-listed energy transport unit of China Merchants Group has signed for a pair of 175,000 cu m liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers in a $470m deal, or $235m per unit.

Samsung unveils designs with ammonia and methanol propulsion

This design was jointly developed with French LNG cargo containment specialist GTT and obtained approval in principle from the class society Lloyd’s Register.

Yang Ming to obtain LNG dual-fuel ships

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation approved the procurement of LNG dual-fuel container vessels. In line with Yang Ming’s global fleet deployment plan and the goal towards net-zero emission, the firm said the board meeting approved proceeding subsequent procurement procedures of five LNG dual-fuel container vessels, following the public and transparent international bid evaluation process. Tags:

K Line orders LNG carrier

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, (K Line) has fixed a 15-year long-term LNG time charter contract with an option to extend the contract up to 10 additional years with Mitsubishi Corporation subsidiary Diamond Gas International and has signed a shipbuilding contract with Samsung Heavy Industries for a 174,000 cu m LNG carrier. The ship will deliver in

BPCL agrees to supply LNG to Tata Steel Mining

Tata Steel Mining Limited (TSML), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to secure long-term supply of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for its Ferro Alloys Plant located in Jajpur, Odisha. The MoU was signed in presence of key officials of TSML and BPCL. As per the MoU, BPCL, India’s