Titan, MOL wrap up first LNG bunkering op under new term contract

Dutch LNG supplier Titan and Japan’s shipping giant MOL have completed the first LNG and bio-LNG bunkering operation for MOL’s car carrier under a new multi-delivery contract.

On March 16, Titan’s chartered bunkering vessel, Alice Cosulich, delivered 500 tons of bio-LNG and 400 tons of conventional LNG to MOL’s PCTC, Celeste Ace, according to a Titan statement,

The simultaneous operation (SIMOPS) bunkering took place in the Port of Zeebrugge’s International Car Operators (ICO) terminal.

Titan said the delivery of ISCC-EU-certified mass-balanced bio-LNG marks the first of a series of bio-LNG deliveries to the Japanese shipping company.

The bio-LNG was produced using waste and residue, which reduces GHG emissions by up to 100 percent compared to marine diesel on a well-to-wake basis, Titan claims.

Titan noted that LNG, bio-LNG, and renewable hydrogen-derived e-methane can be blended at any ratio and ‘dropped into’ existing LNG bunkering infrastructure with little to no modification.

MOL currently operates five LNG-fueled vehicle carriers and will have five more delivered by the middle of 2025.

DNV’s recent data shows that there are 69 LNG dual-fuel containerships in operation and 141 car carriers on order.

The classification society previously said that a record 264 LNG-powered ships were ordered in 2024, while the number of LNG bunker vessels in operation grew from 52 to 64 over the last year.

Most Popular

Golar plans new FLNG order in 2025

Floating LNG player Golar LNG is working with shipyards to order one or more floating LNG production units in 2025.

Golar chairman says FLNG industry set for ‘massive’ growth

Golar LNG will continue to expand its fleet of floating LNG production units in an industry set for "massive" growth, according to Golar LNG's chairman, Tor Olav Trøim.

Venture Global to start CP2 LNG construction after FERC approval

US LNG exporter Venture Global LNG plans to start construction of its CP2 LNG project in Louisiana "immediately" following approval from the US FERC.

More News Like This

MOL says it will consider both Chinese and Korean yards for new LNG carrier orders

Japan's MOL said it will consider both Chinese and South Korean yards for new orders of liquefied natural gas carriers. This follows recent media reports suggesting that MOL intends to suspend new LNG carrier orders to Chinese shipyards.

MOL orders LNG-fueled VLCC for charter to Idemitsu Tanker

Japan's shipping giant MOL has ordered a new LNG-fueled very large crude carrier (VLCC) to sail under a long-term time charter contract with compatriot Idemitsu Tanker.

ONE plans LNG-powered containership order

Ocean Network Express (ONE), a joint venture of Japan's NYK, MOL, and K Line is eyeing an order for LNG dual-fuel container vessels, according to shipbuilding sources.

MOL’s LNG fleet continues to expand

MOL's large fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers expanded to 107 vessels as of the end of March this year.