South Korean Media: China Builds World's Largest LNG Carrier, Expected to Deliver to Qatar in 2028!

On July 11, South Korean media outlet Newspim published an article stating that China has begun constructing the world's largest ultra-large LNG carrier. The Chinese shipbuilding industry described this project as a symbolic milestone, indicating China’s rise to global leadership in shipbuilding.

Lately, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, under China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), announced that it has started building the world’s largest 271,000 cubic meter ultra-large LNG carrier. The vessel is expected to be delivered in 2028.

This ship was ordered by Qatar, with a total length of 344 meters and equipped with the most advanced membrane cargo containment system. Compared to the currently mainstream 174,000 cubic meter LNG carriers, its cargo capacity has increased by 57%.

In addition, to minimize liquefied natural gas (LNG) losses during transportation, the LNG boil-off rate has been reduced to just 0.087% per day. Through a dual-fuel propulsion system and an optimized hull design, energy consumption and carbon emissions have been significantly reduced. The vessel also complies with the International Maritime Organization’s Tier III environmental standards.

Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has focused on LNG carrier technology research and development for over two decades, achieving remarkable results in recent years. The company currently holds order backlog for approximately 60 LNG carriers. Recently, Hudong-Zhonghua successfully shortened the construction cycle of 174,000 cubic meter LNG carriers to just 16 months, with production schedules secured beyond 2030. Meanwhile, Chinese shipbuilders led by Hudong-Zhonghua have captured over 30% of the global market share in LNG carriers.

China’s shipbuilding industry assessment states: “The construction of this ultra-large LNG carrier will serve as a typical example showcasing China’s advancements in technological maturity, environmental sustainability, and intelligence within the shipbuilding sector.”

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1870386820903948/

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