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The multinational corporation BGN finalized the signing of a new contract for two Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) with the South Korean shipyard HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Through this commercial agreement, the manufacture of two large vessels specifically designed for the transport of liquefied petroleum gases is stipulated. Each of the industrial units will have a volumetric cargo capacity equivalent to 93,000 cubic meters.
The capacity of VLGC vessels in international transport
Regarding the execution deadlines stipulated for the project, the involved parties confirmed that the delivery of the vessels will take place on a scheduled basis during the course of 2029. This financial transaction complements a previous requirement executed by the organization for the acquisition of four similar naval units. Consequently, the corporation’s gas carrier fleet will reach a total of 19 operational units over the coming years.
The engineering design applied to the new units includes the use of dual-fuel propulsion systems, which facilitates the reduction of polluting emissions during commercial voyages. The main engines will be able to operate interchangeably with conventional fuels and lower environmental impact alternatives. Likewise, the technical specifications of the contract detail that the cargo holds will be fully enabled for the transport of commercial ammonia, a fundamental vector in energy transition schemes.
Indeed, this flexible adaptability of the logistics infrastructure seeks to provide direct support to the growing global energy demand, while optimizing stability in international distribution channels. Sustained investment in clean technologies consolidates the maritime transport decarbonization plans that the firm is executing in the international market.
Source and photo: BGN
