The competitiveness of LPG as a fuel is increasing. Not only does LPG virtually eliminate sulfur emissions, it has a lower cost than many other fuels and is easily available worldwide. In
FEBRUARY 1, 2019 — An 86,000 cu.m Very Large Gas Carrier on order at China’s Jiangnan Shipyard, will be powered by an LPG-burning MAN B&W 6G60ME-LGIP engine. The vessel is being built
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 — Wärtsilä is to supply an integrated cargo handling and fuel gas system for the two LPG-fueled 79,500 cu.m Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) newbuildings on order for Antwerp
AUGUST 31, 2018 — The world’s largest operator of LPG tankers, BW LPG, has entered into contracts to retrofit dual fuel LPG propulsion on four VLGCs. The contracts include options for further
MAY 4, 2018 — Stamford, CT, headquartered Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) reports that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Global Service Co., Ltd to undertake research and
MARCH 29, 2018 — The two 79,500 m3 Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) newbuildings recently contracted by EXMAR at shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction, Subic Bay, Philippines, (see earlier story) will
MARCH 2, 2018 — While plenty of people have been studying the potential of LPG as a marine fuel, Antwerp headquartered EXMAR has taken the plunge. It says that the main engines
FEBRUARY 5, 2018 — MAN Diesel & Turbo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) covering the development and production of
JANUARY 29, 2018 — South Korea’s plans to pioneer LPG as a marine fuel with a GE COmbined Gas turbine Electric and Steam System (COGES) powered car/passenger ferry are picking up pace.
NOVEMBER 15, 2016 — GE Aviation’s marine gas turbine business has signed a multilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) with several South Korean partners to cooperate in the joint development of LPG-fueled ferry
