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Nakilat LNG Carrier Fleet Expansion Programme

Sector: LNG • Location: Qatar

Source: The Maritime Standard

Project
Under Construction

Nakilat is undertaking a massive newbuilding programme to expand its LNG carrier fleet. The project involves the delivery of 27 conventional LNG carriers, 9 QC Max LNG carriers, and 4 LPG/Ammonia carriers from 2026 onwards, sourced from shipyards in South Korea and China. This expansion will increase the total fleet size from 72 to 112 vessels upon completion. Nakilat has also inaugurated a new sh

Status
Under Construction
Sector
LNG, Hydrogen, Seaport, Commercial, Residential
Location
Qatar
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Maritime Standard

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The project “Nakilat LNG Carrier Fleet Expansion Programme” is an infrastructure initiative in the LNG sector, located in Qatar. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Maritime Standard.

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Nakilat is undertaking a massive newbuilding programme to expand its LNG carrier fleet. The project involves the delivery of 27 conventional LNG carriers, 9 QC Max LNG carriers, and 4 LPG/Ammonia carriers from 2026 onwards, sourced from shipyards in South Korea and China. This expansion will increase the total fleet size from 72 to 112 vessels upon completion. Nakilat has also inaugurated a new shipbuilding project management office in South Korea to strengthen partnerships with Korean shipbuilders and support the construction of 31 vessels on order in the country.

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Qatar

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LNG, Hydrogen, Seaport, Commercial, Residential

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2026-05-03

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