Wuhu starts work on LNG-powered bitumen tanker

China’s Wuhu Shipyard has started building the first out of two LNG-powered bitumen carriers for Continental Bitumen.

To mark the construction start, Wuhu said it has held a steel-cutting ceremony for the hull 2061 on November 15.

Colas Group’s Continental Bitumen ordered the 21,100-cbm bitumen and oil product tankers in January this year.

Wuhu said it would deliver the tankers to Singapore-based Atlantic Narval Shipping.

Sweden’s FKAB designed the BV-classed 169 meters long vessels. The vessels feature dual-fuel propulsion but also a battery pack.

In addition, the main four-stroke DF engine will be capable to run on either LNG or bio-LNG.

The vessels owner Continental Bitumen is an integrated procurement, logistics and distribution firm trading some 1.5 million tons of bitumen per year in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

The two carriers will serve the firm’s network of terminals as well as their sister companies in Asia, Australia and North America, according to Wuhu.

VesselsValue data shows the vessels have a price tag of about $30 million, each. Wuhu should deliver them in 2023.

Most Popular

Shell’s LNG Canada achieves first LNG

LNG giant Shell has started production at the first liquefaction train at its LNG Canada export terminal in Kitimat, an LNG Canada spokesperson told LNG Prime on Sunday.

Golar progresses FLNG growth plans

Golar LNG said it had signed a final engineering study to confirm EPC price and delivery for a 5 mtpa MKIII FLNG.

Freeport seeks more time to build fourth LNG train

Freeport LNG has requested additional time from the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to construct and place in service the planned fourth liquefaction train at its export plant in Texas.

More News Like This

Donsotank orders new LNG-powered tanker in China

Swedish shipping firm Donsotank has ordered one more LNG-powered oil and chemical tanker from China’s Wuhu yard. According to a...

Wuhu hands over Langh Ship’s second LNG-powered vessel

China’s Wuhu Shipyard has handed over the second of three LNG-fueled multi-purpose vessels to Finnish shipping firm Langh Ship. Wuhu...

Wuhu delivers Langh Ship’s first LNG-powered vessel

China’s Wuhu Shipyard has delivered the first of three LNG-powered multi-purpose vessels to Finnish shipping firm Langh Ship. Wuhu held...

Donsotank orders LNG-powered tanker duo at China’s Wuhu

Swedish shipping firm Donsotank has ordered two additional LNG-powered oil and chemical tankers from China’s Wuhu yard. According to a...