Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua has completed the construction and delivery of the first LNG carrier LNG carrier with a capacity of 14,000 m3. This vessel has been specifically developed to operate on the Yangtze River.
The ship, christened Huaihe Nengyuan Qihang, was officially delivered on July 19, during a ceremony that took place two months ahead of schedule. This early delivery underscores Hudong-Zhonghua’s commitment and efficiency in the shipbuilding industry.
Hudong-Zhonghua delivers first dual-fuel LNG carrier
[post_relacionado]Recognized as the first LNG bunkering vessel to connect the river to the sea, the Huaihe Nengyuan Qihang was ordered by Anhui Changjiang LNG. This operator of the Wuhu LNG Terminal, located in Anhui province, placed the order in 2022 as part of a strategy to promote gasification of the Yangtze River.
The main objective is to replace ships using heavy oil and diesel, thereby reducing polluting emissions through the use of LNG.
The Huaihe Nengyuan Qihang launching ceremony was held in January and gas testing was completed in early June 2024, offshore energy bizas reported by offshore energy biz. This dual-fuel vessel has been developed and built entirely by Chinese companies, including a B-type containment system designed by Hudong-Zhonghua.
Characteristics of the vessel
The ship is equipped with a dozen types of equipment that are implemented for the first time on board. Among these, the first domestically manufactured LD compressor, a cryogenic pump and a deep cold device stand out, achieving a localization rate of over 80%.
Classified by the China Classification Society (CCS), the Huaihe Nengyuan Qihang has an overall length of 130 meters, a width of 23.60 meters and a depth of 15 meters. This vessel represents a significant breakthrough in China’s shipbuilding industry and an important contribution to the reduction of emissions in river transport.
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