日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Dec 04, 2025 (Thu)

Shell, ExxonMobil, and POSCO Expand Presence in Global LNG Supply Networks

Orders for LNG bunkering vessels also increasing

　Efforts are underway to build supply networks for LNG (liquefied natural gas) fuel for ships. 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