{
  "id": 283501,
  "title": "ADNOC L&S Accelerates Fleet Expansion with USD 1.3 Billion Acquisition of 11 Vessels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/adnoc-l-s-accelerates-fleet-expansion-with-usd-1-3-billion",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-07T21:00:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/adnoc-ls-accelerates-fleet-expansion-with-usd-1-3-billion-acquisition-of-11-vessels/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ADNOC Logistics & Services plc (ADNOC L&S) has announced the acquisition of 11 vessels, valued at approximately USD 1.3 billion (AED 4.8 billion), to significantly expand its shipping capacity. The investment includes five Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) and six Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) that will rapidly increase ADNOC L&S' gas and crude oil shipping capabilities. This move will support ADNOC Group's integrated value chain and accelerate production, trading, and export volumes. Nine of the vessels, including three VLGCs and six VLCCs, were acquired on the secondary market and are expected to enter service in Q3 2026, with the remaining two newbuild VLGCs scheduled for delivery in Q4 2026. ADNOC L&S CEO, Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, emphasized that this USD 1.3 billion investment is a testament to the company's disciplined execution of its growth strategy and commitment to building world-class maritime logistics capabilities for the energy sector. The acquisition will enhance the company's capacity to meet ADNOC's growing export needs, serve key markets, and capitalize on international energy trade opportunities, while strengthening the company's financial position and ability to deliver sustainable shareholder value.",
  "summary": "ADNOC Logistics & Services plc (ADNOC L&S, ADX symbol ADNOCLS / ISIN AEE01268A239) today announced the acquisition of five modern Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) and six Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) for a combined investment of approximately USD 1.3 billion (AED 4.8 billion). The investment will rapidly expand ADNOC L&S’ gas and crude oil ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}