CIMC Enric subsidiary CIMC SOE has secured a landmark agreement with Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy to construct a state-of-the-art 12,000 m³ LNG bunkering vessel scheduled for delivery in 2028. Designed to bolster China’s coastal green shipping infrastructure and advance the nation’s dual-carbon objectives, the vessel will significantly expand regional ship-to-ship LNG refueling capabilities. This strategic partnership has propelled CIMC Enric’s marine clean energy equipment order backlog to a historic all-time high amid surging global demand for LNG bunkering solutions.
Nantong, China | July 22, 2026 – Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE), a core subsidiary of CIMC Enric, has secured a major contract with Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy Co., Ltd. to construct a state-of-the-art 12,000 m³ LNG bunkering vessel. Delivery of the specialized vessel is slated for completion in 2028.
The milestone order highlights the accelerating deployment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a mainstream marine fuel and marks a decisive step in Sinopec’s corporate green shipping strategy. Once operational, the vessel will materially expand China’s coastal LNG bunkering network, alleviating critical infrastructure bottlenecks and supporting the nation’s dual-carbon targets.
CIMC SOE / SINOPEC 12,000 M³ LNG Bunkering vessel
- Shipbuilder: Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE)
- Client: Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy Co., Ltd.
- Cargo Capacity: 12,000 m³ LNG
- Delivery Timeline: Scheduled for completion in 2028
- Strategic Impact: Expands China coastal bunkering infrastructure
Strategic Infrastructure & Market Impact
As global maritime regulations tighten and fleet operators increasingly adopt dual-fuel propulsion systems, the demand for physical bunkering capacity has surged. Sinopec’s investment directly addresses the need for reliable, high-capacity ship-to-ship LNG transfer capabilities along China’s coastal trade routes.
For CIMC Enric, the contract win pushes the company’s order backlog for marine clean energy equipment to a historic all-time high. The milestone reflects robust year-on-year growth driven by soaring domestic LNG carrier orders and the aggressive expansion of worldwide bunkering supply chains.
About Sinopec Corporation
Established on February 25, 2000, as a subsidiary of the state-owned Sinopec Group, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Corp.) is China’s leading integrated energy and chemical powerhouse with a presence on the Hong Kong, Shanghai, and London stock exchanges. The company holds the prestigious rank of being China’s largest supplier of refined oil products and maintains the country’s top position in both refining and ethylene production capacity.
Operating across the entire value chain, from upstream exploration and production to a sophisticated midstream pipeline network and a dominant downstream marketing web, Sinopec leverages over 100 subsidiaries to drive the economy of China’s most developed regions. As a global leader in the energy transition, the company is increasingly focusing on the R&D and application of low-carbon technologies to complement its massive petrochemical and coal chemical portfolios.
About CIMC SOE
Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) is a subsidiary of CIMC Enric and a world-leading shipyard specializing in small-to-medium-scale gas carriers (LNG, LPG, LEG, LCO2) and LNG bunkering vessels. Known for its strong in-house design, engineering capabilities, and high-specification cargo containment systems, the yard plays a critical role in providing the maritime infrastructure necessary for the global energy transition.
Source: Sinopec | CIMC