CLP Power and CNOOC Complete Hong Kong's First LNG Bunkering for Car Carrier
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Summary
CLP Power Group and CNOOC (Shenzhen) International Ship Clean Energy Co. successfully completed Hong Kong's first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation for a pure car and truck carrier on September 26, 2026. The world's largest LNG transport bunkering vessel, Oceanic Oil 301, supplied approximately 2,600 cubic meters of LNG to the LNG dual-fuel vessel Phoenix at West No. 3 Anchor Point west of Victoria Harbour. The six-hour operation demonstrates Hong Kong's growing capability to serve various types of green-fuel-powered vessels as it positions itself as a world-class green marine fuel bunkering hub.
Key Points
- CLP Power Group and CNOOC conducted the operation on September 26, 2026, marking Hong Kong's first LNG bunkering for a pure car and truck carrier
- The bunkering vessel Oceanic Oil 301, operated by CNOOC, is the world's largest LNG transport bunkering ship and delivered approximately 2,600 cubic meters of LNG over six hours
- The LNG dual-fuel car carrier Phoenix measures approximately 200 meters in length and 38 meters in width, with 12 decks and 7,000 standard vehicle spaces
- The Phoenix is owned by Anhui Provincial Port and Shipping Group, China's largest automobile-producing province, and departed for the Mediterranean region after completing bunkering
- The two companies have collaborated since last year, completing Hong Kong's first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering with synchronized cargo operations for a large container ship in June 2025
Why It Matters
This successful operation underscores Hong Kong's readiness to serve diverse green-fuel-powered vessels, supporting the city's ambition to become a world-class green marine fuel bunkering center . With CLP Power and CNOOC demonstrating their capability across container ships, crude carriers, bulk carriers, and car carriers, the partnership strengthens Hong Kong's position as an international shipping hub while accelerating the global maritime industry's transition to low-carbon energy .
This successful operation underscores Hong Kong's readiness to serve diverse green-fuel-powered vessels, supporting the city's ambition to become a world-class green marine fuel bunkering center . With CLP Power and CNOOC demonstrating their capability across container ships, crude carriers, bulk carriers, and car carriers, the partnership strengthens Hong Kong's position as an international shipping hub while accelerating the global maritime industry's transition to low-carbon energy .