ONGC, through joint ventures with Japan’s MOL, has signed shipbuilding contracts with Samsung Heavy Industries for two Indian-flag Very Large Ethane Carriers. The vessels will support ethane transportation for OPaL, with deliveries planned for FY 2028–29.
Source: ONGC Press Release (NSE Exchange Fillings) | Published on Jan 27, 2025
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As quoted in the press release of ONGC (NSE Exchange Filings), the company has established shipbuilding agreements with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Japan that will provide for the construction of two Very Large Ethane Carriers through the joint venture companies of both ONGC and Miles. The contracts were executed on 27th January 2026 with Samsung Heavy Industries, South Korea and signify a major advance in the development of India’s specialized marine energy logistics sector.
The agreements call for the construction of advanced vessels designed for the transportation of ethane and will be registered as a vessel under the Indian flag. They will be expected to assist in ensuring safe and effective transportations of critical feedstock for the downstream petrochemical industry in India.
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ONGC signs shipbuilding contracts for two Very Large Ethane Carriers.
Joint ventures formed with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Japan.
Samsung Heavy Industries selected as shipbuilder.
Vessels to support ethane supply for ONGC Petroadditions Ltd.
Delivery scheduled during FY 2028–29.
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With a cargo capacity of approximately 100,000 cubic meters (CUM) each the two VLECs are intended for long-distance transportation of Ethane. The Ethane must be transported to ONGC Petroadditions Limited and was first made in partnership with the Oil and Gas Corporation of Gujrat (ONGC); however as such is also a subsidiary of ONGC which operates Petrochemicals.
This project has been established through the creation of two Joint Venture Companies, Bharat Ethane One IFSC Private Limited and Bharat Ethane Two IFSC Private Limited; both based in GIFT City, Gujrat. Each Joint Venture Company will act as an independent owner/operator of one of the two VLECs and are designed to give them adequate operational structure and a joint approach to managing the vessels.
As part of the overall compensation plan ONGC has also signed long-term time charters with the Joint Venture Companies to create a dedicated corridor for Ethane shipment between the United States and India thereby providing predictable and constant supply of the feedstock needed for Petrochemical production.
The contracts that ONGC has signed to develop specialised marine transport services allow ONGC access to developed transport systems, as these areas need advance vessel design and the operational skills to operate these vessels. The additional creation of Indian flag vessels, or ethane carriers, will give ONGC the ability to create the infrastructure needed to provide domestic supports for a part of the international shipping industry that is an emerging field while providing support to maintain the supply chain for products dependent on ready to go feedstock for production activities.
Also, this activity will align ONGC's transport capabilities with ONGC's selected next step in the oil and natural gas ecosystem by establishing expertise and build capability in the area of energy transport logistics.
Aspect | Details |
Vessel Type | Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) |
Shipbuilder | Samsung Heavy Industries, South Korea |
Cargo Capacity | ~1,00,000 cubic metres per vessel |
Ownership | ONGC–MOL Joint Ventures |
Location Of JVs | GIFT City, Gujarat |
Intended Use | Ethane transport for OPaL |
Expected Delivery | FY 2028–29 |
ONGC share price stands at ₹247.95 per share on the BSE as of 27 January 2026 at 3:30 PM IST, up by 0.6%.
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