Bonny Gas Transport Limited (BGT), a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has awarded contracts to Hudong-Zhongua Shipbuilding (Group) Co. Limited and China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Limited for the construction of three newbuild LNG vessels.

Each vessel will have a cargo capacity of 174,000 cubic metres and will be fitted with advanced X-DF propulsion technology. “This technology improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions compared to older vessel designs,” the company wrote on Monday.

The vessels are part of BGT’s fleet renewal and replacement plan programme and are expected to be delivered in 2029.

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They will be chartered by NLNG and managed by NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML).

“This is an important milestone in BGT’s plan to modernise its fleet and support cleaner, more efficient and future-ready operations. The vessels will meet global and EU emissions regulations and help NLNG maintain its OGMP 2.0 Level 5 rating,” the company said.

NLNG is known for operating Africa’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant, located on Bonny Island, Nigeria.

Bethel Olujobi reports on trade and maritime business for BusinessDay with prior experience reporting on migration, labour, and tech. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Jos, and is certified by the FT, Reuters and Google. Drawing from his experience working with other respected news providers, he presents a nuanced and informed perspective on the complexities of critical matters. He is based in Lagos, Nigeria and occasionally commutes to Abuja.

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