ADNOC Logistics & Services plc (ADNOC L&S) has received ‘Al Sadaf’, the fourth of six newly built liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers constructed at China’s Jiangnan Shipyard.
The next-generation vessel was delivered on schedule and will proceed directly to its first commercial assignment.
This milestone advances ADNOC L&S’s multi-billion-dollar program to renew and expand its fleet, adding further capacity and reinforcing its commitment to operating a versatile, energy-efficient fleet capable of capitalizing on global opportunities and addressing growing demand for lower-carbon energy.
The Company’s record performance during the first nine months of 2025 highlights how its solid strategy and disciplined execution continue to drive meaningful growth.
The ongoing fleet renewal and expansion program enhances ADNOC L&S’s earnings potential and supports its long-term goal of creating sustained value for shareholders.
The delivery ceremony for ‘Al Sadaf’ was attended by Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, and Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Gas, who served as the vessel’s ‘godmother’ and led the official naming. The joint event underscores the strong cooperation between ADNOC L&S and ADNOC Gas in supporting the ADNOC Group’s integrated value chain and its broader mission to supply the world’s energy needs responsibly, while advancing sustainability and operational excellence.
Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, said, “The delivery of ‘Al Sadaf’ demonstrates ADNOC L&S’s disciplined execution of our fleet renewal and expansion program. Each addition to our next-generation fleet strengthens our ability to capture new growth opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver value to our shareholders. At the same time, we advance our commitment to lower-carbon maritime logistics.”
Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Gas, stated, “ADNOC Gas is proud to work alongside ADNOC L&S on the delivery of ‘Al Sadaf’, a next-generation LNG carrier that reflects our shared commitment to growth and operational excellence. This strong alignment is reinforced by the ongoing LNG Berth Upgrade Project at Das island, which increases berth capacity to accommodate larger LNG carriers of up to 180,000 m3 — enabling greater export flexibility, strengthening our ability to meet customer commitments, optimising shipping operations, and driving enhanced commercial value.”
ADNOC L&S plays a critical role in enabling ADNOC Gas to deliver LNG and other energy products globally. Through its integrated maritime logistics operations, it ensures safe, efficient, and reliable transport from the UAE to international markets.
‘Al Sadaf’ has a capacity of 175,000 m³ and features advanced energy-efficient technologies, including two new-generation LNG dual-fuel engines. The vessel is engineered to cut methane emissions by up to 50% compared with earlier designs.
The remaining two LNG carriers being built at Jiangnan Shipyard are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2026. These vessels are part of ADNOC L&S’s broader new-build program, which also comprises nine Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) and four Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs), all under construction in Shanghai.
(Inputs from WAM)
