The 500m3 LNG Bunkering Pontoon “Xiang Neng Yuan No.2” Was Successfully Launched

Recently, the LNG bunkering pontoon “Xiang Neng Yuan No.2” of Hunan Xiangshui Kunlun Hongyuan Natural Gas Co., Ltd. was successfully launched into the Yuanjiang River in Hunan. It was manufactured by Hunan Jinhang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and surveyed by China Classification Society (CCS).

As a service vessel providing LNG supply for ships passing through the Dongting Lake area, “Xiang Neng Yuan No.2” incorporates green new energy features and uses LNG fuel generators to power the entire ship. With an innovative bunkering method, it employs both water LNG carrier supply and steel bridge shore-based LNG tanker supply to ensure timely LNG delivery under varying seasonal and water conditions.

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During the survey, CCS Wuhan Branch established a project team to fully collaborate with the shipowner and shipyard, improving construction efficiency and promptly addressing technical issues in the drawings and on-site processes. This cooperation ensured high construction quality and facilitated the smooth launch of the ship, earning praise from both the shipowner and shipyard.

As a key pilot demonstration project for green water transportation in Hunan Province, “Xiang Neng Yuan No.2” will further accelerate the development of the LNG bunkering network connecting the Xiangjiang River and the Dongting Lake to the Yangtze River Economic Belt. This initiative will promote the transformation and upgrade of Hunan’s inland waterway transportation to green and clean energy.