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Total charters four LNG powered Aframax vessels to support emissions goal

These vessels, each with a capacity of 110,000 tons of crude oil or refined products, will be delivered in 2023 and will join the time-chartered fleet of Total.
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Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions and Total Lubmarine (collectively, Total) on Monday (25 January) said its latest drive towards emissions reduction in the shipping industry includes the chartering of four Aframax-type vessels equipped with Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion.

These vessels, each with a capacity of 110,000 tons of crude oil or refined products, will be delivered in 2023 and will join the time-chartered fleet of Total. The first two vessels will be chartered from ship owner Hafnia, and the remaining two from Viken Shipping.

The vessels have been designed with the most efficient LNG propulsion technologies to reduce emissions, allowing a significant decrease in Greenhouse Gases, of more than 5,000 tons per year and per ship compared to conventional vessels.

“This chartering contract is in line with our Climate Ambition and will contribute to our Net Zero carbon neutrality target by 2050 or before. This contract follows a similar one, signed earlier this year, for two LNG-powered VLCC (Very Large Crude Carriers), to be delivered in 2022,” said Luc Gillet, Senior Vice President Shipping at Total.

“LNG as a Marine Fuel remains the best and immediately available solution to reduce the carbon footprint of our shipping activities. With these four new vessels, we reaffirm our commitment to expand the use of cleaner marine fuels, for a more sustainable shipping.”

The bunker supply of LNG for these four LNG-powered vessels will be provided by Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions, Total’s dedicated business unit in charge of worldwide bunkering activities. The lubricants for main engines and auxiliaries will be provided by Total Lubmarine.

Total noted this latest investment is a reflection of the growing use of LNG-powered vessels globally.

There are currently approximately 200 LNG-fuelled vessels operating worldwide. Looking at current order levels across the board, the share of LNG-fueled vessels in the order book has increased sizably and reached almost all market segments:

  • 22% of the gross tonnage of vessels are LNG propelled (33% container vessels, 27% car carriers, 26% cruise liners, 20% tankers).
  • The number of LNG bunker vessels will also more than double in the next 2 years to 33 units.
  • 2019 saw a record year of final investment decisions (FID) on LNG supply projects highlighting the confidence and commitment to LNG.
  • And there is a global LNG bunker vessel capacity of 7.6 Mt pa – more than enough capacity to cover market growth in the coming years.

Total said it is the second largest player in LNG, actively participating in developing effective fuel and lubrication products, building industry standards, supporting clients through technical support and working with ports globally to help them develop bunkering strategies.

It added that with pioneering technology pioneering lubrication solutions are needed and ‘Talusia Universal’ is a product available for dual fuel mode that is LNG validated by WinGD.

“Through our aims of becoming Net-Zero by 2050 we are committed to supporting the global shipping industry reach their environmental goals and responsibilities through the combination of innovative products, technical support and a truly global infrastructure,” concluded Total.

Related: Total Lubmarine receives No Objection Letter from WinGD for ‘Talusia Universal


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Published: 26 January, 2021

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MOL inks bio-LNG bunker fuel supply deals with Titan and Axpo for car carriers in Europe

Titan, part of Amsterdam-based Molgas, will continue to supply bio-LNG fuel in Northwest Europe, while Axpo will take charge of supply in the Mediterranean region.
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MOL inks bio-LNG bunker fuel supply deals with Titan and Axpo for car carriers in Europe

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) on Thursday (18 July) said it has signed new supply agreements in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean region to expand the use of bio-LNG marine fuel on MOL-operated LNG-fuelled car carriers.

Titan, part of Amsterdam-based Molgas, will continue to supply bio-LNG fuel in Northwest Europe, while Axpo will take charge of supply in the Mediterranean region.

MOL said the agreement makes it possible for its company to supply bio-LNG fuel for automobile carriers in the Mediterranean region, specifically Port of Malaga and Barcelona in Spain, following the bio-LNG fuel supply agreement in Western Europe, which commenced in March last year.

The bio-LNG fuel to be supplied in this initiative has a lifecycle carbon intensity (carbon dioxide emissions per unit of energy consumption) of -15 g-CO2/MJ or less, from production through consumption. Furthermore, this bio-LNG fuel has obtained International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC-EU). 

“Through this supply agreement, MOL has established a framework that ensures a continuous and stable supply of bio-LNG fuel not only in Northern Europe but also in the Mediterranean,” the company said.

As part of the group’s efforts to adopt alternative fuels and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it is utilising LNG-fuelled vessels as a bridge solution to facilitate the transition to carbon-neutral fuels such as bio-LNG and synthetic LNG (e-methane).

In 2025, MOL signed a bio LNG fuel supply agreement in Northwest Europe with Titan, part of the Molgas, and MOL has continued this bio LNG fuel supply agreement with the same company in 2026 as well.

 

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Published: 19 June, 2026

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Molgas wraps up first LNG bunkering operation at Italy’s Port of Palermo

Company said the operation is the result of months of preparation and the joint efforts of teams from Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Greece.

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Molgas wraps up first LNG bunkering operation at Italy’s Port of Palermo

Madrid-headquartered Molgas Energy Group on Tuesday (16 June) said it successfully completed its first LNG bunkering operation at Port of Palermo in Italy. 

The company said the operation is the result of months of preparation and the joint efforts of teams from Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Greece. 

In a 10 to 12 hour operation, three tank trucks supplied the fuel to a ferry in the Sicilian port. 

Manifold Times previously reported Molgas initiating operations in Italy with a milestone — the first-ever LNG bunkering via truck-to-ship  in Sicily.

 

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Published: 18 June, 2026

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CCEC and CMA CGM form joint venture to build and operate LNG bunkering vessel

Each party will hold a 50% ownership stake in the joint venture, which has been established for the purpose of constructing, chartering, and operating one 20,000 cbm dual-fuel LNG bunkering vessel.

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Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC), an international owner of ocean-going gas vessels, on Friday (12 June) announced the formation of a joint venture company with CMA CGM. 

Each party will hold a 50% ownership stake in the joint venture, which has been established for the purpose of constructing, chartering, and operating one 20,000 cbm dual-fuel LNG bunkering vessel. 

The joint venture marks CCEC’s entry into the LNG bunkering segment, the company’s first vessel dedicated to marine fuel supply.

In connection with this transaction, the joint venture has entered into a shipbuilding contract with Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) for the construction of the vessel at a contract price of USD 82.8 million, with delivery expected in the third quarter of 2028.

Incorporating the latest technologies, the vessel is designed to enable safe and reliable LNG transfers across a wide range of operating conditions. Advanced emissions reduction systems, combined with highly efficient dual-fuel power generation, are designed to help the vessel meet applicable environmental standards of the global shipping industry.

In addition, the joint venture is expected to enter into a 12-year time charter with a joint venture company formed between CMA CGM and TotalEnergies, commencing upon delivery of the vessel from the shipyard.

Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO of Capital Clean Energy Carriers, commented: “This joint venture marks CCEC’s entry into LNG bunkering — a natural extension of our gas platform from carriage into marine fuel supply. 

“Working alongside counterparties of the calibre of CMA CGM and TotalEnergies, we can help build the infrastructure that allows LNG to deliver a cleaner emissions profile, alongside security and diversity of supply, while opening a new, long-term contracted revenue stream for the Company through the Joint Venture.”

Christine Cabau, Executive Vice President Operations and Assets of CMA CGM, said: “Together with Capital Clean Energy Carriers and TotalEnergies, we are committed to building a reliable and high-performance LNG bunkering supply chain, which is essential to ensuring the availability and reliability of fuels such as LNG that represent the first step in the decarbonization of our industry.”

 

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Published: 16 June, 2026

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