Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has been selected to supply its cargo handling and gas feed systems for two new LNG bunkering vesselscurrently under construction at the Zhejiang XinLe shipyard in China.
Advanced LNG systems for an emerging fleet
The vessels, which will have a storage capacity of 20,000 m³, will be owned by a Hong Kong-based shipping company. The scope of the contract covers everything from the design and engineering of the systems to their integrated control and monitoring, thus optimizing the entire operational process related to the loading and distribution of the LNG.
Delivery of the systems is scheduled to occur in the fourth quarter of 2026, while the vessels will be ready in the second half of 2027.
LNG’s key role as a transition fuel
With the global drive towards decarbonization, LNG is positioned as an essential intermediate solution. Its use significantly reduces emissions compared to traditional fuels and contributes to meeting the environmental goals of the maritime sector.
Wärtsilä, thanks to its track record in integrated small-scale LNG solutions, has gained ground as a strategic supplier in the bunkering segment. Its technology not only brings operational efficiency, but also strengthens the infrastructure for bunkering vessels powered by clean fuels. clean fuel-powered vessels.
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