SCALING LNG FOR A WORLD THAT RELIES ON ENERGY
As global energy systems evolve, one reality remains constant: reliable access to energy underpins economic stability, industrial growth and daily life. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) continues to play a central role in this transition, supporting energy security while enabling countries to move towards lower-carbon fuel options. Meeting this demand requires resilient infrastructure, long-term partnerships and maritime capabilities that can operate safely at scale.
For MISC, the ongoing 12-vessel LNG newbuilding programme for QatarEnergy LNG represents a strategic response to this global need. It reflects MISC’s continued investment in modern LNG shipping capacity designed to support long-term energy flows across key markets.
Between October 2025 and December 2025, four vessels within the programme reached significant milestones. Mihzem and Idd Al Shargi were delivered following signing ceremonies at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai, while Sharq and Shra’ouh were named at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea. Together, these moments signal steady progress in expanding a fleet built for operational longevity and performance.
Building the Capability Behind Global Energy Flows
The vessels are owned through a joint venture consortium comprising MISC, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. and China LNG Shipping Holdings Limited, and are chartered by QatarEnergy LNG, the world’s largest LNG supplier. This collaboration brings together complementary strengths across ship ownership, operations and long-term asset stewardship, supporting a shared commitment to reliability and scale.
With a cargo capacity of approximately 174,000 cubic metres, and each vessel features next-generation LNG carrier design, including advanced dual-fuel engines, iCER technology and emissions-reduction systems that compliant with IMO NOx Tier III and EEDI Phase III standards. Integrated reliquefaction systems further enhance fuel efficiency, supporting consistent performance across extended trading routes.
Beyond technical capability, the programme reflects growing operational trust. Mihzem and Idd Al Shargi are the first vessels in the programme to be managed by MISC’s Marine Services, marking an important step in expanding MISC’s role across the LNG value chain. It demonstrates confidence in MISC’s ability to operate complex, technologically advanced assets while maintaining high safety and operational standards.
How MISC is #deliveringProgress
At its core, the LNG newbuilding programme supports MISC’s purpose of Moving Energy to Build a Better World. By expanding a future-ready LNG fleet, MISC continues to play a role in enabling stable energy supply while supporting the broader transition towards lower-carbon energy systems.
This programme demonstrates how MISC applies its strengths in gas shipping, marine operations and asset management to meet evolving global needs. It reinforces MISC’s Resilient Core pillar under its #deliveringProgress strategy, ensuring the Group remains a dependable maritime partner for the energy of today and the transitions of tomorrow.
THE MOMENTS THAT ADVANCED OUR JOURNEY
