GTT Energy Wins Tank Design Order for Two LNG Carriers
The contract for Hanwha Ocean vessels confirms ongoing demand for the specialized NO96 Super+ containment system.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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GTT Energy secured an order in the third quarter of 2026 to design cryogenic tanks for two new LNG carriers being built by Hanwha Ocean. Each vessel will feature a total capacity of 174,000 cubic meters using the NO96 Super+ membrane containment system.
Why it matters
This order highlights ongoing demand for specialized containment technology in the global maritime energy infrastructure market. The integration of high-capacity membrane systems remains a critical design consideration for shipbuilders managing large-scale gas transportation logistics.
The order includes designs for two LNG carriers, each boasting a 174,000 cubic meter capacity. While this contract underscores current shipbuilding volumes, the total financial value of the design services remains undisclosed.
The players
GTT Energy
A specialized engineering firm that develops membrane containment systems for the transport and storage of liquified gases.
Hanwha Ocean
A major global shipbuilder that constructs high-value vessels including specialized tankers for the energy industry.
The details
The vessels will be equipped with GTT Energy's proprietary NO96 Super+ membrane containment system, a design specifically engineered to handle the thermal and structural stresses of liquified natural gas. These systems facilitate the secure storage and transport of cryogenic cargo by lining the vessel hulls with insulation barriers that maintain the necessary cold temperature, ensuring operational efficiency for large-scale energy carriers.
Timeline
Q3 2026: GTT Energy received the order for tank design.
Q4 2029: Scheduled delivery of the two new LNG carriers.
Market Landscape
The adoption of the NO96 Super+ membrane containment system follows a trend of increasing technical standardization for cryogenic storage requirements in international maritime trade. This contract aligns with established vessel design patterns for large-capacity LNG fleets.
Operators in the maritime logistics and energy transport sectors should monitor the deployment timelines of new cryogenic systems to gauge future cargo capacity shifts. Tracking these design contracts helps identify potential bottlenecks in the availability of large-scale LNG shipping infrastructure.
The takeaway
Large-scale gas logistics rely heavily on the technical specifications of onboard containment systems to ensure safety and cargo integrity. Operators should track the commissioning schedules of these vessel classes to anticipate shifts in available global transport capacity.
What happens next
The vessels are currently scheduled for delivery by the fourth quarter of 2029.
Further reading
For broader trends in infrastructure, see Oil and Gas.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hellenic Shipping News.
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