Global shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has taken another significant step toward decarbonizing maritime transport with the introduction of its dual-fuel very large gas carrier (VLGC), Energia Grandeur, designed to operate primarily on cleaner alternative fuels.
The vessel is part of MOL’s broader strategy to build an environmentally friendly fleet powered by low-impact fuels. It features a distinctive hull design blending the company’s signature blue with turquoise—symbolizing its environmental commitment and aligning with the MOL Group mission of sustaining lives and ensuring a prosperous future through the oceans.
Energia Grandeur is capable of running on both LPG and conventional heavy fuel oil. When operating on LPG, the vessel can reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by approximately 20%, while cutting sulphur oxides (SOx), particulate matter (PM), and other pollutants by around 90% compared to traditional fuels.
In addition to LPG, the vessel is designed to transport ammonia, a next-generation clean energy source that emits no CO₂ during combustion and is expected to see rising global demand. The ship is also equipped with a shaft generator to improve operational efficiency and further reduce greenhouse gas emissions beyond conventional dual-fuel VLGC standards.
The vessel’s development has been supported by a transition-linked financing structure, reinforcing MOL’s commitment to sustainable investment practices.
Energy major TotalEnergies has entered into a charter agreement for the vessel, further strengthening its long-standing partnership with MOL. The two companies already collaborate across marine fuel trading and long-term LNG shipping and bunkering projects.
MOL has positioned sustainability at the core of its long-term strategy under the “BLUE ACTION 2035” management plan and its “Environmental Vision 2.2,” which targets net-zero emissions by 2050. The company aims to accelerate this transition through continued fleet innovation and group-wide environmental initiatives.
