AsiaLNG as Fuel

UECC’s third LNG-powered PCTC gets tank

By Mirza Duran
UECC's third LNG-powered PCTC gets tank
Image: UECC

China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Jiangnan Shipyard is moving forward with the construction of an LNG-powered car carrier for Norway-based United European Car Carriers.

This is the third LNG-powered pure truck and car carrier for UECC but also the first featuring battery power to improve operational efficiency and further reduce emissions.

UECC said in a construction update that the newbuild recently received its LNG tank, as can be seen in the image above.

The joint venture consisting of NYK and Wallenius Lines expects to take delivery of the first hybrid LNG-powered newbuilding for short sea trade in the second half of 2021.

UECC has three such newbuilds on order in China. The firm expects the two other vessels to join its fleet in early 2022 and towards the middle of 2022, respectively.

The shipping company previously said the battery-hybrid solution would take the firm beyond the IMO target of 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030.

Furthermore, the new vessels will enlarge the UECC dual-fuel LNG fleet to five ships in total.

Most Popular

LNG Terminals

US weekly LNG exports climb to 36 shipments

US liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants sent 36 cargoes during the week ending June 17, up two cargoes from the week before, according to the Energy Information Administration.
LNG Terminals

LNG Canada ships 100th cargo

Shell-led LNG Canada has shipped the 100th cargo of liquefied natural gas from its Kitimat facility on the west coast of Canada.
Contracts and Tenders

Vopak, Transnet seek EPC contractor for South African LNG terminal

A joint venture of Dutch terminal operator Vopak and Transnet Pipelines has officially launched its formal expression of interest process to engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors for the planned LNG import terminal in South Africa’s Richards Bay.

More News Like This

Vessels

Cosco Shipping orders LNG carrier quartet for charter to Shell

China's Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation, Cosco's shipping arm, has ordered four LNG carriers at compatriot shipbuilder Jiangnan. Following delivery, the vessels will serve charter deals with a unit of UK-based LNG giant Shell.
Vessels

Adnoc L&S eyes more LNG carrier orders in China and South Korea

UAE’s Adnoc L&S, a unit of state-owned energy giant Adnoc, is expected to order more liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers in China and South Korea soon, according to shipbuilding sources.
Vessels

Adnoc L&S takes delivery of sixth LNG newbuild from Jiangnan

UAE’s Adnoc L&S, a unit of state-owned energy giant Adnoc, has taken delivery of the sixth and final 175,000-cbm LNG carrier from China’s Jiangnan Shipyard.
Vessels

Adnoc L&S takes delivery of LNG newbuild from Jiangnan

UAE’s Adnoc L&S, a unit of state-owned energy giant Adnoc, has taken delivery of the fifth 175,000-cbm LNG carrier from China’s Jiangnan Shipyard.