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QATARENERGY TO BUILD 6 NEW QC-MAX LNG VESSELS AT CHINA’S HUDONG-ZHONGHUA SHIPYARD
The QC-Max vessels, which will be built at China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard, are the largest LNG vessels ever built with a capacity of 271,000 cubic meters each.
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QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of 6 additional state-of-the-art QC-Max vessels, bringing the total number of LNG vessels on order under its fleet expansion program to 128, including 24 QC-Max mega vessels. The new advanced carriers are scheduled to be delivered between 2028 and 2031.
The new ship order is a testament to QatarEnergy’s focus on quality and reliability. The six new advanced vessels are in addition to 18 QC-Max vessels recently ordered from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard. This brings the total number of QC-Max vessels ordered by QatarEnergy to 24.
The QC-Max vessels, designed with cutting-edge technology, will enhance QatarEnergy’s capacity to meet the growing global LNG demand while reinforcing its dedication to operational excellence and environmental sustainability. With enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, these ships are engineered to meet the highest safety and environmental standards, representing a significant advancement in sustainable innovation.
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