Qatar-based Nakilat has ordered two LNG carriers from China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. Deliveries are set for 2028, supporting fleet growth amid rising liquefied gas demand.
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a top Chinese yard, has secured an order from Qatar's Nakilat for two 174,000 cbm LNG carriers. The approximately $500 million contract was signed on March 20, 2026. The vessels will feature advanced systems for efficiency and emissions reduction.
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