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Galveston LNG Bunker Port inks marine fuel supply deal with shipping firm

GLBP signed Heads of Agreement with the unidentified company covering LNG as a marine fuel to be delivered via Jones Act–compliant LNG bunker vessel beginning in 2029.

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Galveston LNG Bunker Port, LLC (GLBP), a Texas-based developer of the first U.S. Gulf Coast dedicated LNG bunkering facility, on Tuesday (9 December) announced the signing of a commercial commitment with an international shipping company for the provision of LNG bunker fuel in Galveston Bay. 

The Heads of Agreement with the unidentified company covers LNG as a marine fuel to be delivered via Jones Act–compliant LNG bunker vessel beginning in 2029. 

GLBP’s forthcoming terminal, scheduled to begin operations in late 2028, will supply LNG by barge to vessels calling at Port Houston, the Port of Galveston, and the Port of Texas City.

This commercial milestone builds on the recent announcements that the GLBP project has secured all necessary major state and federal permits for construction and has selected its EPC contractor. 

Collectively, these achievements underscore GLBP’s credibility and project maturity to deliver essential LNG bunkering infrastructure and strengthen U.S. maritime fuel resiliency.

Demand for new U.S. LNG bunker supply continues to grow. This agreement was signed on the back of the recent North American LNG Bunkering Summit in Virginia Beach, VA, where the need for additional U.S. LNG bunkering infrastructure took center stage.

International ship classification society DNV reports about 781 dual‑fuel ships are already in operation globally and projects the total fleet to reach roughly 1,400 vessels by 2030, with many new builds already confirmed. However, many industry analysts warn that existing LNG‑bunkering infrastructure will not keep pace with the orderbook, risking a supply shortage over the same period.

Vessels coming in service in 2027, 2028 and even in 2029 may not be able to find LNG supply unless commitments are made in early 2026 to accommodate the necessary infrastructure build-out.

GLBP is currently in negotiations with several international shipping companies in the container and car carrier segments for the remaining volumes of the terminal’s initial phase. 

At full buildout, the terminal will have a total capacity of up to 720,000 gallons per day accompanied by two 3-million-gallon storage tanks.

 

Photo credit: Galveston LNG Bunker Port
Published: 10 December, 2025

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PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post. 

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024. 

 

Photo credit: Pacific International Lines
Published: 21 July, 2026

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) recently signed a contract with Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy Co., Ltd. to build a 12,000-cubic metre (m3) LNG bunkering vessel, according to Chinese maritime media.

The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

With this signing , CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering’s LNG bunkering vessel orderbook is further strengthened, maintaining its leading position in the global market for small and medium-sized LNG bunkering vessels.

The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

 

Photo credit: Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

KRISO says AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.
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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) on Thursday (16 July) received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its concept design of a 15,000 TEU Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-powered container ship utilising Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) technology.

KRISO said the AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.

“This achievement demonstrates international recognition of KRISO’s technological capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of nuclear-powered shipping, supporting the transition toward low-carbon maritime transport,” it said. 

Building on this milestone, KRISO will continue advancing basic and detailed ship design, paving the way for future demonstration and commercialisation of SMR-powered vessels. 

Through continued R&D and international collaboration, KRISO remains committed to strengthening next-generation maritime technologies and contributing to the safe deployment of nuclear propulsion in the maritime industry.

 

Photo credit: Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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