Pacific Gas (Hong Kong) Holdings Ltd has expanded its ethane carrier fleet with the naming of two 99,000-cbm VLEC newbuilds at China's Jiangnan Shipyard. The Pacific Ineos Sela and Pacific Ineos Hofsa were named on 23 May at the Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard, marking the owner's latest delivery in its growing gas shipping portfolio. The event was attended by senior executives from key stakeholders including: Chen Jianguang, Deputy Party Secretary and General Manager of Shandong Marine Group; Andy Bell, CEO of INEOS Trading & Shipping; David Thompson, CEO of INEOS Olefins & Polymers Asia Pacific; Xu Laping, Chairman of Shenzhen Financial Leasing (Group) Co., Ltd.; Liu Bingyan, Vice President of SPDB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.; Lin Qingshan, Deputy General Manager of Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd.; Yan Wei, Vice President of Shanghai Maritime University; Li Maozhong, Party Secretary and Chairman of Shandong Marine Energy Co., Ltd.. Naming honors went to the vice chairwoman of Ningbo Huatai Shengfu Polymer Materials, Wang Wenxia and the shipping and operations director of INEOS Trading & Shipping, Louise Smith, who served as godmothers for the vessels.

Both vessels feature Jiangnan's proprietary BrilliancE® Type B containment system and are powered by ethane dual-fuel main engine and shaft generator. As they meet IMO's Phase IV EEDI requirements, reducing sulfur emissions by 99% and carbon oxides by 18% compared to conventional designs, achieving full compliance with the maritime industry’s strictest environmental regulations while maintaining optimal economic performance.

The newly delivered vessels will commence ethane transportation services for INEOS Group, significantly enhancing Pacific Gas' market competitiveness and industry influence. This strategic move accelerates the shipping industry's green transition while providing robust support for the stable development of global energy supply chains.