Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has been contracted by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard to supply the Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for two new Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) vessels being built for a Malaysian Shipowner. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q4 2025.
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions as a provider of high-quality cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems is delivering essential elements to the design of these ships. The scope of supply includes the engineering for the cargo handling and fuel gas supply system process plant as well as for the various sub-systems. It also includes all the required equipment, instrumentation, with integrated cargo control system.
The selection of the Wärtsilä Gas Solutions systems follows similar orders from HHI for new VLECs for different customers in the recent years.
“This contract once again highlights our market‑leading position in this vessel segment,” says Harald Øverland, Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions. “We understand that gas carrier operators rely on safe and efficient cargo handling. To ensure safety and efficiency, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions draws on its extensive experience and deep in‑house expertise.”
The Wärtsilä Gas Solutions equipment is scheduled to be delivered to the yard in March 2027.
Media contact for more information on this release:
Elin Saure Hasund
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions
Tel: +47 91721144
Elin.saurehasund@wartsila.com
Image caption: Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has been contracted by the Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard to supply the Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for two new Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) vessels. © Wärtsilä Gas Solutions
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Wärtsilä Gas Solutions in brief
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of Wärtsilä Portfolio Business, is a market leader with innovative systems and lifecycle solutions for the gas value chain. Our main focus areas are the handling of gas in maritime (storage, fuel, transfer and BOG management), gas to power, liquefaction and biogas solutions. We help our customers on their journey towards a sustainable future through a focus on lifecycle performance, innovation and digitalisation.
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Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy industries. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,900 professionals in 199 locations in 78 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2025, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 6.9 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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