TotalEnergies Expands LNG Bunkering Fleet with New Vessel Charter
(P&GJ) — TotalEnergies has signed a charter contract with Spanish shipowner Ibaizabal for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel, increasing the company’s global LNG bunkering capacity.
The new vessel, with a capacity of 18,600 cubic meters, could be deployed in Oman to support the Marsa LNG project, supplying LNG to the shipping sector in the Gulf region.
The vessel will be owned by Ibaizabal and is designed to fuel a variety of ships, including containerships, tankers, cruise ships, and ferries, at TotalEnergies’ key bunkering hubs. It is built to meet the highest environmental standards.
As a marine fuel, LNG is considered a transition fuel that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in shipping by approximately 20%. It also cuts nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions by up to 85% and almost eliminates sulfur oxides (SOx) and fine particles, improving air quality, particularly in port cities and coastal areas.
The new vessel is being constructed by Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China and is expected to join TotalEnergies' existing LNG bunkering fleet by the end of 2026. TotalEnergies currently operates three LNG bunker vessels: Gas Agility in Rotterdam, Gas Vitality in Marseille, and Brassavola in Singapore.
“We are very proud of this agreement with Ibaizabal, which reinforces our position as a main player in LNG bunkering,” said Louise Tricoire, TotalEnergies' Senior Vice President for Aviation and Marine Fuels. “With new LNG-fueled vessels coming on stream rapidly, we are committed to meeting the growing demand for this fuel and helping global shipping meet its decarbonization goals.”
Jorge Zickermann, CEO of Ibaizabal Group, added, “Ibaizabal is honored to be chosen for this project as it aligns with our strategy to decarbonize the maritime industry in partnership with a leading company in LNG."
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