Purus has placed an order for a 180,000m3 Liquified Natural Gas carrier (LNGC) from Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, which, upon delivery in Q4 2027, will enter a long-term charter with a leading energy company.
This latest order brings Purus’s current newbuilding program to a total of 10 gas carriers under construction at Hyundai Group-affiliated shipyards.
Equipped with advanced dual-fuel propulsion and optimised to utilise natural gas boil-off as fuel, the vessel can deliver up to a 25% reduction in CO₂ emissions and approximately 85% lower NOₓ emissions compared to conventional marine fuels. The use of LNG ensures negligible SOₓ output and substantially reduced particulate matter, supporting cleaner operations in emission control areas. Designed for long-term efficiency and regulatory compliance, the vessel will surpass EEDI Phase III requirements and incorporate performance-optimising features – including a twin skeg highly optimised hull design – to enhance fuel economy and propulsion efficiency.
This LNGC newbuild is said to further underscore Purus’s continued commitment to enabling the clean energy transition by supporting the utilisation, supply, and transportation of cleaner-burning fuels.
Image: 180,000m3 LNG carrier for Purus (source: Purus)
