Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply its Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for two new LNG bunkering vessels being built at the Zhejiang XinLe Shipbuilding yard in China. The ships, with a capacity of 20,000 m³, will be owned by a Hong Kong based shipowner. This contract confirms and strengthens Gas Solutions’ market-leading position in providing these systems for small-scale LNG applications. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q4 2025.

LNG is becoming an increasingly popular marine fuel. As an interim fuel option it bridges the gap between conventional diesel fuels and future low and zero-carbon alternatives. As a result, bunkering vessels are essential and Gas Solutions’ extensive experience in delivering state-of-the-art cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems plays a key role in ensuring their efficiency.

”The use of LNG is key in enabling a green shipping future. Our systems provide efficient solutions for bunkering vessels serving LNG-fueled ships and our comprehensive Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems offer a flexible, well-proven solution for operational efficiency”, says Mr. Barry Yang, General Manager, Sales, China, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions.

The full scope of the contract includes LNG Cargo Handing and Fuel Gas Supply systems, system engineering and design, as well as the integrated control and monitoring of the complete LNG cargo handling operation. The equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard commencing in Q4 2026, and the ships are expected to be delivered during the latter half of 2027.

About Wärtsilä Gas Solutions

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of Wärtsilä Portfolio Business, is a market leader with innovative systems and lifecycle solutions for the gas value chain. Our main focus areas are the handling of gas in maritime (storage, fuel, transfer and BOG management), gas to power, liquefaction and biogas solutions. We help our customers on their journey towards a sustainable future through a focus on lifecycle performance, innovation and digitalisation.
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About Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy industries. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,900 professionals in 199 locations in 78 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2025, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 6.9 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.