Wärtsilä Gas Solutions continuous to strengthen its position in LNG Bunkering segment with order for four new vessels

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply the Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for four new LNG Bunkering Vessels being built at the Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering shipyard in China. The ships have been ordered by GSX Energy, with two vessels booked by Wärtsilä in Q1 2026, followed by a further two vessels in Q2 2026.

The orders reflect Wärtsilä Gas Solutions’ market-leading strength in supplying systems to the LNG bunkering segment. LNG continues to gain popularity as a marine fuel, bridging the gap between conventional diesel fuels and emerging low-carbon alternatives, creating strong demand for LNG bunkering capacity. Forecasts indicate that more than 1,150 LNG dual-fuel vessels will be operating worldwide by 2028.

In addition to the complete LNG Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply equipment, Wärtsilä will also design and provide engineering for the systems. Equipment deliveries for the first two vessels are scheduled to commence in December 2026.

Barry Yang, Sales Manager China at Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, described LNG as an enabler of a greener future for shipping, noting that the company’s cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems deliver efficient support for bunkering vessels serving LNG-fuelled ships. He characterised the total package as a flexible and well-proven solution for operational efficiency.

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has established a strong relationship with the Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering shipyard, having previously supplied cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems to the yard for a number of small-scale LNG carriers, LPG carriers, ethane/ethylene carriers, and multi-gas carriers.

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