LNG round-up: moves from Purus, XRG, and Venture Global
It’s been a busy day in the LNG sector with notable updates involving capacity, strategies and development.
Maritime services firm Purus has placed an order for a 180,000 cubic metres LNG carrier from Hyundai Heavy Industries, with delivery slated for Q4 2027.
On entering service, the vessel will operate on a long-term charter with a leading energy company that’s not been named. The latest order brings Purus’ current new-build programme to 10 gas carriers under construction at Hyundai Group-affiliated shipyards.
Equipped with dual-fuel propulsion and capable of using natural gas boil-off as fuel, the vessel can deliver up to 25% reduction in CO2 and emissions and 85% lower NOx emissions compared with conventional fuels.
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