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AL SHELILA

ADNOC Logistics and Services took delivery of Al Shelila, pany’s strategic ? eet expansion to meet the growing global the ? rst of six newbuild liqui? ed natural gas (LNG) carriers demand for natural gas as a lower-carbon energy source. Dur- from Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The vessel has been deliv- ing 2024, the company strengthened and modernized its asset ered two months ahead of schedule, with the remaining ? ve base with new build contracts for up to 23 new energy-ef? - expected to be delivered in 2025 and 2026. Immediately after cient vessels, including 8-10 LNG carriers, nine Very Large delivery Al Shelila will go on hire with a top-tier, global en- Ethane Carriers (VLECs) and four Very Large Ammonia Car- ergy trader. riers (VLACs).

Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, “Under the great trust and support of ADNOC L&S, DNV, said: “We are proud to take delivery of ‘Al Shelila,’ from Ji- GTT and all relevant parties, Jiangnan has completed the angnan Shipyard. In Arabic, ‘Shelila’ represents strength and construction of the ? rst Mark III type large LNG carrier two grace, qualities that re? ect the legacy of our forefathers’ ves- months ahead of schedule,” said Lin Ou, Chairman of Jiang- sels. As we expand our ? eet to meet rising global demand for nan Shipyard. natural gas, our deepening partnership with Jiangnan Ship- Al Shelila has a capacity of 175,000 cu. m., signi? cantly yard underscores the strong industrial ties between the UAE larger than the 137,000m3 capacity of ADNOC L&S’ current and China, reinforcing our shared commitment to powering LNG carriers. Equipped with advanced energy-ef? cient tech- global economic growth.” nologies, including two new-generation LNG dual-fuel main

ADNOC L&S awarded shipbuilding contracts to Jiangnan engines, the vessel is designed to reduce methane emissions

Shipyard in 2022 for the six LNG carriers as part of the com- by up to 50% compared to older-generation technology.

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