ADNOC Logistics and Providers introduced it has taken supply of ‘Al Shelila,’ the primary of six newbuild liquified pure gasoline (LNG) carriers from Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The vessel has been delivered two months forward of schedule, with the remaining 5 anticipated to be delivered in 2025 and 2026. Instantly after supply “Al Shelila” will go on rent with a top-tier, world power dealer.
“We’re proud to take supply of ‘Al Shelila,’ from Jiangnan Shipyard. In Arabic, ‘Shelila’ represents energy and style, qualities that mirror the legacy of our forefathers’ vessels,” stated Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S. “As we broaden our fleet to fulfill rising world demand for pure gasoline, our deepening partnership with Jiangnan Shipyard underscores the sturdy industrial ties between the UAE and China, reinforcing our shared dedication to powering world financial progress.”
ADNOC L&S awarded shipbuilding contracts to Jiangnan Shipyard in 2022 for the six LNG carriers as a part of its’ strategic fleet growth to fulfill the rising world demand for pure gasoline as a lower-carbon power supply. Throughout 2024, ADNOC L&S additional strengthened and modernized its asset base with new construct contracts for as much as 23 new energy-efficient vessels, together with 8-10 LNG carriers, 9 Very Giant Ethane Carriers (VLECs) and 4 Very Giant Ammonia Carriers (VLACs), including in extra of 340 years of contracted revenue year-to-date.
As well as, the Navig8 acquisition is progressing nicely by way of regulatory approvals with completion anticipated by 31 March 2025 on the newest. The anticipated contribution of the acquisition will additional enhance ADNOC L&S’ profile as a world power maritime logistics chief.
“Underneath the nice belief and assist of ADNOC L&S, DNV, GTT and all related events, Jiangnan has accomplished the development of the primary Mark III sort massive LNG provider two months forward of schedule,” stated Lin Ou, Chairman of Jiangnan Shipyard. “As a world main shipbuilding firm specialised within the full collection of gasoline carriers, Jiangnan has demonstrated its complete shipbuilding capacity once more. We’re dedicated to delivering the remaining LNG carriers, VLECs and VLACs on time to assist ADNOC L&S in its formidable fleet growth, and additional strengthen our strategic cooperation.”
‘Al Shelila’s’ naming and supply ceremony can be attended by His Excellency Muhannad Sulaiman Al Naqbi, Consul Basic of the United Arab Emirates in Shanghai, Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, Lin Ou, Chairman of Jiangnan Shipyard, Tony Liang , Basic Supervisor, Wanhua Chemical Group, Rong Yao of CSTC, Norbert Kray of DNV and Sebastien Fatet of GTT.
‘Al Shelila’ has a capability of 175,000m3, considerably bigger than the 137,000m3 capability of ADNOC L&S’ present LNG carriers. Outfitted with superior energy-efficient applied sciences, together with two new-generation LNG dual-fuel fundamental engines, the vessel is designed to cut back methane emissions by as much as 50% in comparison with older-generation expertise.
The partnership between ADNOC L&S and Jiangnan Shipyard continues to strengthen. In 2020, AW Delivery, the strategic enterprise between ADNOC L&S and Wanhua Chemical, awarded Jiangnan Shipyard shipbuilding contracts for 5 Very Giant Fuel Carriers. This collaboration expanded in 2024 with additional contracts for 9 VLECs and 4 VLACs.
