Abu dhabi: ADNOC Logistics and Services plc (ADNOC L and S) has taken delivery of 'Al Sadaf,' the fourth of six new-build liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from the Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The next-generation LNG carrier has been delivered on schedule and will immediately depart on its first commercial mission.
According to Emirates News Agency, the delivery of 'Al Sadaf' advances ADNOC L and S's multi-billion-dollar fleet renewal and capacity expansion program, bringing additional capability into operation. It reaffirms the company's commitment to building a versatile and energy-efficient fleet that can leverage global opportunities and meet the rising demand for lower-carbon energy. The company's record-breaking performance in the first nine months of 2025 underscores how its robust strategy and disciplined execution translate into tangible growth.
The fleet renewal and expansion program further strengthens ADNOC L and S's earnings potential and supports its long-term focus on creating value for its shareholders. The delivery ceremony for 'Al Sadaf' was attended by Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L and S, and Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Gas, who as 'godmother' of the vessel, performed the naming ceremony. The joint celebration reinforces the close collaboration and synergies between ADNOC L and S and ADNOC Gas in supporting ADNOC Group's integrated value chain and its mission to responsibly meet the world's growing energy needs while advancing sustainability and operational excellence.
Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L and S, commented on the delivery, stating that each addition to their next-generation fleet enhances operational efficiency and delivers value to shareholders. Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Gas, also expressed pride in working alongside ADNOC L and S, highlighting the vessel's reflection of their shared commitment to growth and operational excellence.
'Al Sadaf' has a capacity of 175,000 m3 and is equipped with advanced energy-efficient technologies, including two new-generation LNG dual-fuel main engines. The vessel is designed to reduce methane emissions by up to 50% compared to earlier models. The remaining two LNG carriers on order from Jiangnan Shipyard will be delivered during the first half of 2026. These additions form part of ADNOC L and S's broader new-build program, which also includes nine Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) and four Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) from the Shanghai-based shipyard.