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WE Successfully Launches Construction of B-Type LNG Fuel Tank for Large Container Vessels

Recently, Watts Energy & Engineering (WE), a provider of advanced clean energy solutions, successfully cut steel for the B-Type LNG fuel tank built for the 16,000TEU series large container vessel of Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding.

Each tank has a capacity of 13,000m³, crafted from 9% Ni steel, and weighs over 1,100 tons, making it the world’s largest type B LNG fuel tank to date.

The smooth start of the B-type LNG fuel tank marks that WE and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding have further deepened their cooperation on the basis of years of friendly cooperation. WE will continue to uphold the spirit of excellence and continuous innovation to provide high-quality clean energy solutions and diversified products to global shipowners and shipyards, helping the green transformation of the shipping industry.

WE is dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions for the global shipping industry. To date, it has supplied a range of fuel and liquid cargo tanks for LPG, LNG, LEG, and LCO2 to shipyards and shipowners in Europe, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, as well as to major domestic shipyards.

Its products include independent tank types A, B, and C, supporting the maritime industry’s shift toward more sustainable practices.

The undergoing type B LNG fuel tank project marks another milestone in the ongoing partnership between WE and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group, further strengthening their collaboration. Committed to excellence and innovation, WE will continue to deliver high-quality clean energy solutions and diverse products for shipowners and shipyards worldwide, bolstering the green transition of the maritime sector.

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