Posted on June 26, 2025
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply the cargo handling and fuel supply systems for four new Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) being built in COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore for their owner group. Wärtsilä Gas Solutions’ position as a leading designer and supplier of such systems was cited as a key factor in the award of this contract. The order for two vessels was booked by Wärtsilä Gas Solutions in Q4, 2024, and the order for the additional two vessels in Q2, 2025.
The complete Wärtsilä Gas Solutions’ scope covers the engineering, material, as well as the supervision, commissioning and gas trials for the systems. Included in the materials scope are the machinery, instrumentation, electric and control system. Wärtsilä Gas Solutions will also provide on-site shipyard assistance during the vessels’ construction.
“This contract once again emphasizes our strength in this field, especially with Very Large Gas Carriers,” says Barry Yang, Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, China. “Although this is Wärtsilä Gas Solutions’ first contract with Cosco for cargo handling and fuel supply systems, our two companies have had a long-term cooperation on numerous projects, and we are naturally delighted to be supporting them again on this project.”
The Wärtsilä Gas Solutions equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard commencing in the second half of 2025. The four 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs are expected to begin commercial operations from late 2026 onwards.
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions in brief
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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Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 18,300 professionals in more than 230 locations in 77 countries is shaping the decarbonisation of our industries across the globe. In 2024, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 6.4 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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