LPG


Carnot Engines founders and Petredec representative with engine prototype. February 11, 2026
Petredec invests in Carnot Engines to accelerate LPG-fuelled engine development  

Partnership aims to deploy high-efficiency engines across transport, maritime and power generation sectors.
Everllence L70ME-GI engine. February 6, 2026
Everllence receives 2,000th dual-fuel engine order from Cosco  

Chinese shipping line orders 12 methane-fuelled engines for new 18,000-teu container vessels.
Current status of fleet fuel types chart. February 4, 2026
LNG-fuelled container ships dominate January alternative-fuel vessel orders  

Container ships accounted for 16 of 20 alternative-fuelled vessels ordered in January, DNV reports.
Ship at sea. January 19, 2026
Alternative fuel vessel orders maintain momentum despite softer 2025 market  

Lloyd's Register data shows 590 alternative-fuel vessels ordered in 2025, with LNG dominating.
Lucent Pathfinder vessel. January 15, 2026
NYK takes delivery of dual-fuel LPG carrier with ammonia capability  

Lucent Pathfinder is the seventh LPG-fuelled VLGC ordered by the Japanese shipping company.
Alternative marine fuels port graphic. January 13, 2026
LNG-fuelled boxships sustain alternative fuel orderbook share despite market slowdown  

Alternative fuels maintained 38% of gross tonnage orders in 2025, driven by container segment.
FCM LNG fuel supply system render. December 16, 2025
Alfa Laval launches LNG fuel supply system with cryogenic technology  

Swedish firm unveils FCM LNG system for LNG-powered vessels, with marine deliveries planned for 2027.
IMO Member States, Belgium delegation. December 12, 2025
Lloyd's Register, Exmar, and Belgium’s Federal Public Service develop interim guidelines for ammonia cargo as fuel  

Guidelines expected to receive formal IMO approval in May 2026, enabling ammonia use on gas carriers.
Methanol fuel safety guidelines graphic. November 13, 2025
ClassNK updates methanol fuel guidelines as alcohol-fuelled ship orders rise  

Japanese classification society releases revised safety requirements for methyl and ethyl alcohol-fuelled vessels.
Methanol bunkering training simulator. November 10, 2025
Anglo-Eastern launches methanol bunkering simulator with Wärtsilä for seafarer training  

Ship manager introduces simulator and courses to train crew in safe handling of methanol fuel.
Aerial view of ships next to seafarer. October 3, 2025
IMO issues training guidelines for seafarers on alternative fuels  

International Maritime Organization develops framework to prepare crews for energy transition.