LNG Bunkering

Total to charter MOL’s China-built LNG bunkering tanker

The vessel will be used to supply CMA CGM’s newbuild LNG-powered mega container ships

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8 years ago

February 7, 2018

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Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions (TMFGS) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have entered into a long-term charter contract for a 18,000 cubic metre (m3) liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel.

The ship will be built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China and fitted with the Mark III membrane containment system provided by the French company GTT.

It is scheduled to be delivered in 2020 and operate in Northern Europe; it will be the first ever capable of supplying large quantities of LNG in one single bunkering operation.

Specifically, the vessel will be used to supply CMA CGM's newbuild LNG-powered mega container ships following the 10-year contract of 300,000 mt per annum signed with TMFGS in December 2017.

The newbuild vessel will be managed by MOL (Europe Africa) Ltd, a UK subsidiary of MOL.

“We are very proud to partner with MOL for our first LNG bunker vessel,” said Olivier Jouny, Managing Director of TMFGS.

“Their track record in LNG shipping already includes major achievements with Total.

“Combined with our strong historical activity in the bunker industry and our global footprint in LNG, this pioneer agreement offers a major contribution to the development of LNG as a marine fuel and illustrates Total's strong commitment towards the use of this new fuel.”

Beyond their historical commercial relationship, the two companies have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combine their expertise in the development of marine LNG infrastructures and serve MOL future LNG needs.

“We are delighted to be selected as a partner of Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions for their first LNG bunker vessel,” notes Takeshi Hashimoto, MOL Senior Managing Executive Officer, Energy Transport Business Unit at MOL.

“This is a key milestone for MOL and also a stepping stone to further enhancement of the two companies' relationship of not only in conventional fuels but also LNG as a marine fuel.

“We are confident that our joint technical and operational expertise will contribute positively to this new business development.”

Photo: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Published: 7 February, 2018

LNG Bunkering

Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

“Hai Yang Shi You 302” supplied container ship “MSC Maria Laura” with 3,500 cubic meters of bonded LNG at Chuanshan Port Area, after the bunkering vessel received bonded LNG in Zhoushan.

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July 6, 2026

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Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

Zhejiang Province on Saturday (27 June) completed its first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation at Chuanshan Port Area of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, according to Hangzhou Customs.

Bunkering vessel Hai Yang Shi You 302 travelled to ENN Zhoushan LNG receiving terminal to load bonded LNG. The vessel then supplied container ship MSC Maria Laura with 3,500 cubic meters of bonded LNG at Chuanshan Port Area.

Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

Compared with the traditional single-port bunkering model, the cross-regional operation removes the geographical barriers between Zhoushan’s gas supply and bunkering demand in Ningbo’s core port area, enabling cross-port LNG transfer within the province.

“The new operating model addresses longstanding constraints associated with the geographical limitations of LNG supply reloading and tight operational time windows,” said Chen Bangkui, Business Manager at CNOOC Zhejiang New Energy Co Ltd.

“We can now flexibly source bonded LNG from both Zhoushan and Ningbo, significantly improving operational flexibility and efficiency.”

Photo credit: Hangzhou Customs
Published: 6 July, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Port of Bilbao grants Molgas truck-to-ship LNG bunkering licence

Molgas says the licence marked a milestone that strengthens its ability to continue developing new supply opportunities across Spanish ports.

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July 6, 2026

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Port of Bilbao grants Molgas truck-to-ship LNG bunkering licence

Madrid-headquartered Molgas Energy Group on Friday (3 July) said the company has been granted an operating licence to supply LNG bunker fuel to vessels at the Port of Bilbao through Truck-to-Ship (TTS) operation.

Molgas said the licence marked a milestone that strengthens its ability to continue developing new supply opportunities across Spanish ports.

“In addition, in recent weeks, we took part in the presentation of the new LNG Supply Tender Model at the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. We participated as part of the Gasnam working group specialising in TTS operations, contributing our expertise to the development of the sector,” it said.

The event was attended by the Secretary General for Air and Maritime Transport, the President of State Ports, and the Director General of the Merchant Marine.

Photo credit: Molgas
Published: 6 July, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Gasum secures LNG bunker fuel supply deal for Fjord1 ferries

Both signed a long-term agreement on the supply of LNG for a group of ferries operating the daily Arsvågen–Mortavika route connecting Stavanger and Haugesund along E39.

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July 6, 2026

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Gasum secures LNG bunker fuel supply deal for Fjord1 ferries

Energy company Gasum on Wednesday (1 July) said it has signed a long-term agreement with Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 on the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for a group of ferries operating the daily Arsvågen–Mortavika route connecting Stavanger and Haugesund along E39.

The agreement covers fuel supply for four main ferries and one backup ferry.

“We are very pleased that Fjord1 has selected Gasum as its LNG supplier for this important ferry route. The agreement underlines our ability to provide reliable LNG deliveries for demanding maritime operations thanks to our fully integrated and seamless supply chain,” said Jacob Granqvist, Vice President, Maritime, Gasum.

“For Fjord1, reliable fuel supply is essential to maintaining safe and predictable ferry operations on one of Norway’s most important ferry routes. We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Gasum, which supports our focus on operational reliability, efficient logistics and our long-term ambition to provide safe and environmentally friendly transport for our customers, contracting authorities and partners,” said Tor Kristoffersen, Head of regional operations, Fjord1.

Fjord1 is a Norwegian ferry company, transporting over 20 million passengers annually. The company is a supplier of critical infrastructure to coastal Norway.

The Arsvågen–Mortavika ferry connection is an important transport link on the Norwegian west coast. Gasum will bunker the ferries truck-to-ship at both ends of the route, requiring precise scheduling to keep ferry operations running smoothly.

Gasum’s extensive supply network of terminals, vessels and trucks makes the company an optimal partner for an operator such as Fjord1 for whom reliability of fuel supply is essential.

Gasum supplies LNG and bio-LNG to different types of maritime customers, from service vessels to container ships, across North-Western Europe. Gasum is able to offer a unique layer of flexibility to its bunkering services and a seamless transition to low or negative emission bio-LNG either fully or as a blend of any ratio with LNG.

Photo credit: Gasum
Published: 6 July, 2026