Petronas LNG Ltd. (PLL), a subsidiary of the Malaysian energy giant Petronas, continues its efforts to meet the growing global LNG needs with the delivery of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier to its fleet. This new carrier, known as Puteri Kelantan, was built at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in China and was delivered to Petronas LNG on September 24, 2026.
Details of the New LNG Carrier
The Puteri Kelantan carrier is designed to enhance the reliable delivery of LNG to global markets. This project is part of the response to the increasing international demand for LNG, and with the arrival of this new carrier, Petronas LNG's fleet is expected to provide better services to its customers.
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The company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), one of the major shipping and maritime transport companies in Japan, announced that the carrier Puteri Negeri Sembilan, which is a sister ship to Puteri Kelantan, is also set to be named simultaneously and is scheduled for delivery in November 2026. These names mean "princess" in Malay and are named after the states of Kelantan and Negeri Sembilan in the Malay Peninsula.
Implications of the New Carrier Delivery
The delivery of these two new carriers could strengthen Petronas LNG's fleet and enhance the company's capabilities in meeting global energy needs. Given the increasing demand for LNG in global markets, this move could lead to Petronas's strategic development in this industry. Additionally, these carriers will allow Petronas to serve its customers more effectively across different regions of the world.
Overall, with the delivery of the new carriers, Petronas LNG is in a better position to tackle the challenges of the global LNG market, and this step could be recorded as a milestone in the company's history.
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