AL FANAR is the sixth vessel in MOL’s seven-ship order from 2022. Six further carriers under long-term QatarEnergy charters will bring MOL’s participation in the fleet expansion programme to 13 vessels.
MISC has named the 174,000-cubic-metre LNG carrier Th’ailib, the first of three vessels secured under firm 15-year time charters with QatarEnergy from 2026.
COSCO Shipping Energy has approved a $253 million cash injection into Shanghai LNG to strengthen its capital structure, following earlier investments in six LNG carrier newbuildings.
K Line has named the 174,000-cbm LNG carrier TOHO EMERALD at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea, with delivery scheduled for October 2026.
China secured 52 of 90 LNG carrier orders in H1 2026, compared with South Korea’s 37, as Chinese yards expanded their share of the high-value shipbuilding segment.
“K” LINE has named the 174,000 m3 LNG carrier HALWAN for QatarEnergy at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Delivery is tentatively scheduled for July 2026.
ADNOC Logistics & Services has ordered four 175,000 m³ LNG carriers from Jiangnan Shipyard for $900 million, with all four vessels scheduled for delivery in 2029.
K LINE has taken delivery of Puteri Kedah, the second LNG carrier built for PETRONAS LNG Ltd., following the delivery of sister vessel Puteri Johor in May 2026.
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has signed an 885 billion won contract for one FSRU and one LNG carrier, with delivery scheduled by the first half of 2029.
