Bonny Gas Transport Limited (BGT), a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has awarded contracts for the construction of three newbuild liquefied natural gas vessels.
The contracts were awarded to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co. Limited and China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Limited.
NLNG, in a statement on Monday, said the vessels are part of BGT’s fleet renewal and replacement programme.
“Each vessel will have a cargo capacity of 174,000 cubic metres and will be fitted with advanced X-DF propulsion technology. This technology improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions compared to older vessel designs,” the statement said.
The vessels are expected to be delivered in 2029.
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Once delivered, they will be chartered by NLNG and managed by NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML), an integrated maritime services company with a strong reputation for providing top-notch maritime services.
NLNG described the award as an important milestone in BGT’s plan to modernise its fleet and support cleaner, more efficient and future-ready operations.
The company noted that the vessels will meet global and EU emissions regulations and help NLNG maintain its OGMP 2.0 Level 5 rating.
“The new vessels will further strengthen NLNG’s ability to deliver cleaner energy to the world and support the company’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence,” it said.
