UK-based small-scale liquefied pure fuel (LNG) provider Avenir LNG has entered right into a shipbuilding contract with Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering in China, a subsidiary of CIMC Enric, for 2 new LNG bunker and provide vessels.
The two 20,000 cbm LNG bunker and provide vessels are scheduled to be delivered within the fourth quarter of 2026 and the primary quarter of 2027.
The newbuildings will characteristic new Type C tank designs, decrease boil off charges, the most recent engine applied sciences, hull type optimization, and subcoolers which supply carbon emission reductions and minimizes cargo losses in comparison with different vessels of this dimension, in accordance with Avenir LNG.
The vessel design is alleged to allow most compatibility and flexibility for loading and discharging LNG and BioLNG to a variety of receiving vessels and terminals.
This order for 2 new vessels is growing the corporate’s fleet by 40% and 80% by way of complete capability, and is predicted to additional improve Avenir’s place as a supplier of LNG bunker vessels.
“We are happy to be returning to SOE for our newbuilding program and persevering with our relationship with the shipyard the place we efficiently constructed our final 4 vessels. We look ahead to welcoming these two new state-of-the-art vessels to our fleet in 2026 and 2027.
“With the demand for LNG and BioLNG as a bunker fuel set to grow over the next decade, these vessels will play a vital role in ensuring security of supply and decarbonizing global shipping markets,” mentioned Jonathan Quinn, Managing Director.
