On September 15, 2026, the naming ceremony for the "AL THUMAID" (Hull No. 3399), an LNG vessel of the QatarEnergy LNG transportation project in which CLNG holds an equity investment, was grandly held at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. 

The "AL THUMAID" is the fifth LNG vessel of the QatarEnergy Project Tranche 1. The successful naming of the vessel fully demonstrates the fruitful achievements of close collaboration and efficient coordination among all parties involved in the project, and marks the entry of ship construction into its final stage. Throughout the project, CLNG maintained close communication with partners including NYK, Hyundai Heavy Industries, and QatarEnergy, working together to overcome challenges, strictly implementing construction standards, and comprehensively managing safety, quality, and schedule. These efforts effectively ensured the steady achievement of all key project milestones and demonstrating strong professionalism and contract performance capabilities. 

Upon completion and delivery, the vessel will expand the capacity of CLNG's equity-participation fleet, further consolidate the fleet's transportation foundation, and strengthen the company's ability to fulfill long-term international LNG transportation contracts. It will also contribute to stabilizing the global LNG supply chain and safeguarding global energy security, helping to bring CLNG's high-quality development to a new level. 

Vessel Technical Features 

The vessel is equipped with X-DF 2.1 iCER dual-fuel engines, capable of using fuel oil and boil-off gas (BOG) as fuel, featuring high fuel efficiency and low emissions. It is also equipped with a reliquefaction system that can efficiently utilize surplus boil-off gas, further improving energy efficiency and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fully embodying the advanced concepts of green shipping and low-carbon development. 

Main Vessel Parameters

• Cargo capacity: approximately 174,000 cubic meters
• Length overall: approximately 299.00 meters
• Breadth: 46.40 meters
• Main engine: X-DF 2.1 iCER dual-fuel low-speed diesel engine
• Shipbuilder: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Ulsan