Sovcomflot has received confirmation from TotalEnergies of the exercise of its option for two further next-generation 174,000-cbm LNG carriers, SCF said in a statement.
The vessels will be chartered for a period of up to seven years operating within TotalEnergies global portfolio LNG trade under the technical management of Sovcomflot.
The option was exercised under a contract between TotalEnergies and Sovcomflot signed earlier this year for one sister vessel for delivery in Q3 2023.
According to SCF, the modern gas carriers equipped with twin slow-speed X-DF engines, a hull-air lubrication system, and two shaft generators with electronic frequency converters will provide significant fuel savings and together with a re-liquefaction system minimizing GCU usage, will help reduce significantly the vessels’ emissions footprint.
“These new LNG carriers will meet the current and expected international and regional environmental legislation as well as Charterer’s requirements for energy efficiency, operational and navigational safety,” Igor Tonkovidov, President and CEO of Sovcomflot, said.