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Cosco Shipping and PetroChina return to Hudong Zhonghua for LNG carriers

Cosco Shipping and PetroChina International have ordered three 174,000 cu m LNG carriers from Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

December 8, 2021

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Cosco PetroChina Hudong Zhonghua LNG
Photo: Cosco Shipping

Independently developed design by Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, the three LNG vessels will be 295 metres length, 45 metres width, applying the latest dual-fuel low speed propulsion system. 

Following the first batch of three 174,000 cu m LNG carrier construction contract was signed earlier, and the new contract is the second phase project for Cosco Shipping and PetroChina to promote LNG supply chain development.

It is our efforts to achieve the nation’s carbon neutral and peak carbon dioxide emissions target, said Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation. 

Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding has bagged six LNG carrier construction orders since from this year.

 

 

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About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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