Bonny Gas Transport Limited, a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited, has awarded contracts to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group and China Shipbuilding Trading for the construction of three new LNG carriers as part of its fleet renewal and replacement program, with delivery expected in 2029.

Each vessel will have a cargo capacity of 174,000 cubic meters and will be fitted with advanced X-DF propulsion technology, which the company said improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to older vessel designs. The new ships will be chartered by NLNG and managed by NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited once operational.

The company said the vessels would meet global and European Union emissions regulations and help NLNG maintain its Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 Level 5 rating, the highest standard in the industry for methane emissions management.

BGT was established in 1989 to provide dedicated shipping capacity for the transportation of liquefied natural gas from Bonny Island to international buyers. The company currently operates a fleet of 13 LNG vessels, comprising 11 owned carriers and two under bareboat charter, all deployed in long-term service to NLNG. Its cargoes reach buyers in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and other destinations.