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.

FOLLOWS SIMILAR ORDERS
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