China to deliver world-leading LNG carrier Tianshan with green propulsion
A new-generation liquefied natural gas carrier named Tianshan is set to be delivered later this month, marking another milestone for China's high-end shipbuilding sector.
The ship is being built at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in east China's Shanghai, where construction is proceeding at full speed ahead of the scheduled delivery at the end of the month.
With a cargo capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, the vessel is among the world's most advanced liquefied natural gas carriers and is equipped with the latest dual-fuel, low-speed propulsion system, significantly improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions.
The Tianshan measures 295 meters in length and 45 meters in width, with a deck area equivalent to three standard football fields.
Designed to transport liquefied natural gas at ultra-low temperatures, a single voyage can supply enough gas to meet the monthly needs of about 3.3 million households.
Because of its ability to move massive volumes of gas safely and efficiently, this type of vessel is often described as a "super freezer at sea."
"Last year, Hudong-Zhonghua delivered 11 large liquefied natural gas carriers to the market, setting a new industry record. At present, we have more than 80 vessel orders, with the delivery schedule for some orders extending as far as 2030. About 80 percent of these are green vessel orders from around the world. It can be said that in the future, whoever masters green technology will master market leadership," said Yang Chunhua, director of the Development and Design Institute at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd.
