MISC Group, part of the Petronas group and owner and operator of marine floating assets, recently introduced the first next-generation LNG tanker named Th'ailib at a ceremony in South Korea. This tanker, equipped with advanced emissions reduction technology, is designed to support the carbon reduction goals and fleet modernization of both companies.
Delivery Details and Contract
The Th'ailib tanker, with a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, will be leased to Qatar Energy on October 6, 2026. This 15-year contract is part of Qatar Energy's LNG fleet expansion program and helps MISC strengthen its role in this industry. This tanker is the first of three new tankers that MISC has secured under long-term lease contracts with Qatar Energy.
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Technical Features and Role in Future Energy
The Th'ailib tanker is equipped with dual-fuel engines, a liquid recovery system, high-performance anti-fouling hull coating, and an air lubrication system that helps improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions intensity. These features enable MISC to provide effective and future-ready LNG transportation solutions to its customers.
Datuk Zahid Osman, President and CEO of MISC, emphasized that LNG plays a vital role in meeting the world's growing energy needs and that Qatar will remain one of the main suppliers. He also expressed hope that this collaboration would help strengthen the goals of both parties and bring better performance in the future.
With the delivery of the Th'ailib tanker, the MISC Group continues its participation in Qatar Energy's LNG fleet expansion program. This tanker, as the next generation of MISC's LNG fleet, enhances the company's ability to provide reliable and effective services to its customers.
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