There's a new giant on the waves! 🌊 On Sunday, China launched \"Haiyang Shiyou 302,\" the nation's first 12,000-cubic meter liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport refueling vessel, in Qidong City, Jiangsu Province.
At 132.9 meters long with a deck larger than a standard football pitch ⚽️, this massive ship can supply natural gas to meet the needs of 480,000 households for an entire month! Talk about power! 💪
What's really cool is that \"Haiyang Shiyou 302\" runs on an electric power system, allowing it to navigate both rivers and seas. It boasts two enormous tanks over 20 meters tall, and get this—the mast can fold down to pass under bridges along the Yangtze River. How savvy is that? 🚢🌉
According to Huang Guoliang, deputy chief engineer at CNOOC Energy Development Co., Ltd., this vessel is set to boost China's port services and competitiveness. \"It can replenish natural gas for a large number of foreign cargo ships and merchant ships in China more conveniently, promoting green development in the global shipping industry,\" Huang told China Media Group.
In a world pushing for sustainable energy, \"Haiyang Shiyou 302\" is China's next big step towards a greener future. 🌏♻️ So next time you think of massive ships, remember—it's not just about size; it's about making waves in eco-friendly innovation!
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China puts first 12,000-cubic meter LNG refueling vessel into service
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