Qatar’s LNG carrier fleet operator Nakilat teams up with ABS on building strategy for cleaner shipping
Nakilat, one of the world’s largest LNG shipping operators, has partnered with the American Bureau of Shipping, the US classification society, to develop a decarbonization strategy.
Newbuilds for Nakilat
Feb 19 (LNGJ) - Qatar Gas Transport Co., also known as Nakilat, said it was set to have two newbuild LNG carriers delivered this year and has four in total under construction in South Korea. “The propulsion system selected for these ships is contemporary and they will be fully equipped with cutting-edge technology, which will help reduce emissions significantly,” said Bader Al Mulla, LNG Joint Ventures Manager at Nakilat. “With the delivery of these two upcoming ships Nakilat’s fleet size will increase to 76 carriers, including four LPG tankers and one floating storage and regasification unit,” added Al Mulla.
Korean shipyards expect LNG orders from Qatar and Russia and hope for Mozambique newbuilds
Major shipbuilders in South Korea are expecting huge orders for new liquefied natural gas carriers to be placed in the second half of 2019 from the expansion of the Qatar LNG plant at Ras Laffan and from the advance of projects in Mozambique, the US and Russia.
