Chevron's ultramodern LNG fleet

摘要

Chevron's six newest liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers feature stainless steel containment tanks specially designed to reduce boiloff during transport. As global exports of natural gas continue to rise at a record-setting pace, the enhanced efficiency of Chevron's new vessels will help the company remain competitive in an increasingly crowded market. In past years, the wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron, Chevron Shipping, undertook the largest shipbuilding and fleet modernization program in their history. Part of that 13-vessel shipbuilding program entailed the design, construction, and delivery of six LNG vessels by Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. Chevron began accepting delivery of their state-of-the-art LNG carriers in 2013, and the last ship, the Asia Excellence, was delivered in 2017.