Samsung launches another GasLog newbuild

South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries has launched a 180,000-cbm LNG carrier for Greece-based ship owner GasLog.

The GasLog Wellington is the third in a series of four newbuilds that will go on charter to US LNG exporter Cheniere.

The launching event took place at Samsung on October 24. GasLog expects to take the delivery of the 298 meters long LNG carrier on June 15, 2021.

Equipped with WinGD’s dual-fuel propulsion, the vessel also features GTT’s Mark III Flex Plus containment system.

Samsung launches another Gaslog newbuild
Image: GasLog

Virtual naming ceremony for GasLog Georgetown

The Cheniere-chartered X-DF quartet Samsung is building for GasLog includes two 174,000-cbm and two 180,000-cbm vessels.

Samsung already completed the first carrier in this batch, the 174,000-cbm GasLog Georgetown.

The yard and GasLog officially named the vessel on October 27 during a virtual ceremony while the delivery will take place next week.

Virutal naming ceremony for GasLog Georgetown
Image: GasLog

The second 174,000-cbm carrier named Gaslog Galveston should join the Greek firm’s fleet by the end of this year.

Furthermore, the fourth vessel and the second 180,000-cbm carrier in this batch is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2021.

Most Popular

Excelerate in $700 million senior notes offering

US FSRU player Excelerate Energy aims to raise about $700 million via an offering of unsecured senior notes due 2030.

Adnoc, ENN seal 15-year LNG SPA

UAE’s Adnoc has signed a 15-year sales and purchase agreement with Chinese independent gas distributor ENN to supply the latter with LNG from its LNG terminal in Al Ruwais.

LNG shipping rates continue to decrease

Spot LNG freight shipping rates in both basins continued to decrease this week, while European prices increased compared to last week.

More News Like This

Cheniere to start site preparation for two more Corpus Christi LNG trains

US LNG exporting giant Cheniere is seeking approval from the US FERC to start site preparation activities for two more midscale trains at its Corpus Christi LNG plant in Texas.

Port of Corpus Christi says Q1 LNG volumes up 12.3 percent

The US Port of Corpus Christi in Texas reported a 12.3 percent year-on-year increase in its liquefied natural gas (LNG) volumes in the first quarter of this year.

Wan Hai Lines makes LNG fuel switch for eight containerships

Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines has decided to change an order placed for methanol-ready containerships in South Korea to enable the vessels to run on LNG fuel, according to shipbuilding sources.

Cheniere progresses commissioning of second Corpus Christi expansion train

US LNG exporting giant Cheniere is moving forward with commissioning activities at the second train of the Corpus Christi Stage 3 expansion project in Texas following the substantial completion of the first unit.