LPG: Dual-Fuel Engines Prove Their Worth
BW LPG has demonstrated the value of dual-fuel LPG operations beyond the company’s initial aim of meeting IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap regulations.In October 2020, the LPG carrier…
Tech File: Wärtsilä Delivers Last of 15 LPG Fuel Supply Systems
Wärtsilä said it completed delivery of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel supply system (LFSS) to 15 very large gas carrier (VLGC) vessels owned and operated by BW LPG…
World First LPG-Retrofit BW Gemini Heads for Sea Trials
BW LPG’s low-speed main-engine converted to dual-fuel runningReportedly the first successful conversion of the main engine aboard the LPG carrier – from an MAN B&W 6G60ME…
BW LPG's CEO Martin Ackermann Resigns
BW LPG Limited, owner and operator of LPG vessels, said that Martin Ackermann has decided to step down as CEO at the end of this year for family reasons, after five…
Waterborne LPG Trade Reaches 28.2MT
Global waterborne LPG trade reached 28.2 million tons, 14.1% growth year over year, said Singapore-headquartered BW LPG.Global LPG trade continues to be driven by the U.S.
BW LPG Offers to Buy Dorian LPG in $1.1 Bln Deal
The world's largest liquid petroleum gas (LPG) shipper, Norway's BW LPG, is offering to buy competitor Dorian LPG in a $1.1 billion all-stock deal in an effort to boost its earnings in a weak market, it sa
Japan's U.S. LPG 2017 Imports hit Record High
U.S. now meets half of Japan's LPG demand; U.S. supplies have soared as part of shale boom. Japan's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from the United States are…
BW LPG Sees Better Market Sentiment for 2018 vs 2017
Natural gas shipper BW LPG expects a better freight market in 2018 than in 2017 and will not make any new long term contracts below $20,000 per day for its very large gas carriers (VLGC)…
BW LPG Seeks "constructive dialogue" with Aurora
BW LPG, the world's largest liquid petroleum gas (LPG) shipper, has raised its stake in smaller rival Aurora LPG by 10 percentage points to 29.83 percent. * BW LPG also…
BW LPG Poaches Ackermann
Mr. Martin Ackermann has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of BW LPG Limited. Mr. Ackermann is currently the CEO of Evergas. He will take up his new role…
BW LPG Exercises Purchase Option on Vermilion First
BW LPG Limited exercises purchase option over Very Large Gas Carrier Vermilion First. The VLGC Vermilion First has been on a time charter with BW LPG since the acquisition…
EXMAR Sell Two Gas Carriers In Fleet Renewal Program
EXMAR LPG (the Joint Venture between EXMAR and Teekay LNG PARTNERS) announce sale of the Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) FLANDERS HARMONY (85,826 m3 - 1993 built) and the Midsize Gas Carrier TEMSE (35…
