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Nord Gas Solutions awarded contract for cargo handling and fuel supply systems for eight new VLGC vessels

Nord Gas Solutions has been contracted to supply the Cargo Handling System (CHS) and LPG Fuel Supply System (LFSS) for eight new 90,000 m³ Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) vessels ordered by BW LPG. The vessels will be constructed at HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HD HM), marking the first time that VLGC vessels will be ...

Nord Gas Solutions, the new corporate brand resulting from the acquisition of Wärtsilä Gas Solutions by Mutares SE & Co, has been awarded a contract to provide cargo handling and fuel supply systems for eight new 90,000 m³ Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) vessels ordered by BW LPG. The vessels will be constructed at HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, marking the first time these large vessels will be built at this yard within HD.

This contract not only strengthens Nord Gas Solutions' partnership with BW LPG, a key customer since 2005, but also underscores the company's position as a trusted supplier in the global LPG carrier market. The awarded systems will be tailored to BW LPG's operational philosophy, ensuring optimized performance, reliability, and maintainability throughout the vessels' lifecycle.

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