LNG

Demand to retrofit vessels to run on LNG is expected to surge this year as regulatory deadlines loom, but a critical shortage of shipyard capacity threatens to derail progress.

Shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport (WKMT) has introduced the first dual fuel methanol-powered bunkering vessel to China, as the country’s alternative fuel sector continues to accelerate.

The Iberian Peninsula saw a boom in LNG bunkering activity last year, according to the latest data from industry body Gasnam.

Fresh uptake of LNG across the maritime sector last year, helped to position the fuel as a key element of shipowners transition plans.

Authorities at the Shanghai Port announced record throughput for bunkering volumes in 2025, with LNG emerging as the leading alternative fuel for shipowners.

Singapore has begun issuing new licences for methanol supply at its ports as it aims to establish the nation as a sustainable multi-fuel bunkering hub.

Authorities in Canada’s Pacific Northwest have moved ahead with plans positioning LNG as a leading fuel source to power the region’s energy transition strategy.

The Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP) project has partnered with maritime group Tote to develop and operate a fleet of dedicated LNG bunkering vessels.

Sirius Shipping and Gasum Group have celebrated the steel cutting ceremony for a new joint venture LNG bunkering vessel that is under construction in Turkey.

Spanish marine energy specialists Naturgy and Enagás have announced plans to jointly build and charter an LNG supply vessel, serving domestic markets.