ADNOC L&S’s fourth new-build LNG carrier is 25% larger than legacy models

‘Al Sadaf,’ with a capacity of 175,000 cubic metres, and equipped with advanced energy-efficient technologies, including two new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel main engines, has joined the ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) fleet.

It’s the fourth of six new-build LNG carriers from the Jiangnan Shipyard in China. Delivered on schedule, it will immediately depart on its first commercial mission.

The vessel is designed to reduce methane emissions by up to 50 per cent compared to earlier models. ‘Al Sadaf’ is part of ADNOC L&S’s multi-billion-dollar fleet renewal and capacity expansion program. It reaffirms the company’s commitment to building a versatile and energy-efficient fleet that can leverage global opportunities and meet the rising demand for lower-carbon energy.

The remaining two LNG carriers on order from Jiangnan Shipyard will be delivered during the first half of 2026. These additions form part of ADNOC L&S’s broader new-build program, which additionally includes nine Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) and four Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) from the Shanghai-based shipyard.

The fleet renewal and expansion program further strengthens ADNOC L&S’s earnings potential, and Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, said: “The delivery of ‘Al Sadaf’ demonstrates ADNOC L&S’s disciplined execution of our fleet renewal and expansion program.

“Each addition to our next-generation fleet strengthens our ability to capture new growth opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver value to our shareholders. At the same time, we advance our commitment to lower-carbon maritime logistics.”

ADNOC L&S plays a pivotal role in enabling ADNOC Gas to deliver its products to customers worldwide. Through its integrated maritime logistics capabilities, ADNOC L&S ensures the safe, efficient and reliable transportation of LNG and other energy products from the UAE to global markets.

Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Gas, who performed the naming ceremony as ‘godmother’ of the vessel, added: “ADNOC Gas is proud to work alongside ADNOC L&S on the delivery of ‘Al Sadaf’. This strong alignment is reinforced by the ongoing LNG Berth Upgrade Project at Das Island, which increases berth capacity to accommodate larger LNG carriers of up to 180,000 cubic metres — enabling greater export flexibility, strengthening our ability to meet customer commitments, optimising shipping operations, and driving enhanced commercial value.”