SUBSCRIBE
PROFILE

MSC Cruises confirms order for two eco-friendly ships

MSC Cruises strengthens its fleet with two new LNG-powered liners, symbolizing a major ecological turning point in the maritime industry.

Share:

MSC Croisières Deux Navires Éco-responsables

Comprehensive energy news coverage, updated nonstop

Annual subscription

8.25$/month*

*billed annually at 99$/year for the first year then 149,00$/year ​

Unlimited access • Archives included • Professional invoice

SUBSCRIBE - 99$/year

OTHER ACCESS OPTIONS

Monthly subscription

Unlimited access • Archives included

5.2$/month*
then 14.90$ per month thereafter

FREE ACCOUNT

3 articles offered per month

FREE

*Prices are excluding VAT, which may vary depending on your location or professional status

Since 2021: 35,000 articles • 150+ analyses per week

The cruise industry, long criticized for its environmental impact, is taking a significant step towards a greener future. Shipowner MSC Crociere has confirmed the purchase of two innovative liners powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), a less polluting fuel. These ships, provisionally named World Class 3 and 4, are scheduled to enter service in 2026 and 2027 respectively.

A massive investment for sustainable development

This purchase is part of a wider agreement that includes an option for a fifth vessel of the same type. The total investment amounts to 4 billion euros, underlining the company’s substantial commitment to sustainable development. The first ship in this series, the MSC World Europa, already marked a significant step forward when it was delivered in 2022.

Towards greener, more economical ships

According to the shipowner, the new liners will be among the most environmentally friendly in the cruise industry. They will incorporate advanced technologies to maximize energy efficiency, including innovative heat recovery systems. These improvements are designed to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A lasting partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique

The 20-year relationship between MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique is strengthened by this order. Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Crociere, expressed his pride in this fruitful collaboration, which has already produced 18 ships, with the 19th currently under construction.
Laurent Castaing, CEO of Chantiers de l’Atlantique, welcomed the order as a breath of fresh air in a difficult context for European shipbuilding. He also pointed out that MSC Crociere had accepted a significant extra cost to improve the energy efficiency of the ships, demonstrating their commitment to more sustainable solutions.

MSC Cruises’ order for two LNG-powered liners marks a major ecological turning point in the cruise industry. The investment reflects both a financial and environmental commitment, incorporating innovative technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Popular on energynews.pro
Kazakhstan redirects part of Kashagan crude to China after attack
Citgo shifts under Elliott control for $5.9bn pending U.S. approval
China receives first Russian LNG shipment via sanctioned Beihai terminal
Trump maintient l’alliance avec l’OPEP malgré la pression sur Caracas
Shell resumes offshore exploration in South Africa with $150mn investment
United States: winter cold drives up natural gas price forecasts
The Energy Information Administration revises its gas price estimates upward for late 2025 and early 2026, in response to strong consumption linked to a December cold snap.
Venture Global rejects Shell’s fraud allegations in LNG arbitration dispute
Venture Global denies Shell’s claims of fraud in an LNG cargo arbitration and accuses the oil major of breaching arbitration confidentiality.
Hungary hosts TurkStream headquarters after asset freeze in the Netherlands
South Stream Transport B.V., operator of the offshore section of the TurkStream pipeline, has moved its headquarters from Rotterdam to Budapest to protect itself from further legal seizures amid ongoing sanctions and disputes linked to Ukraine.
Panama Canal sidelined as US LNG flows shift decisively toward Europe
US LNG exports are increasingly bypassing the Panama Canal in favour of Europe, seen as a more attractive market than Asia in terms of pricing, liquidity and logistical reliability.
IOC seeks spot LNG cargo for Dahej as Russian sanctions tighten
Indian Oil Corporation has issued a tender for a spot LNG cargo to be delivered in January 2026 to Dahej, as Asian demand weakens and Western restrictions on Russian gas intensify.
McDermott secures EPCIC contract for gas project offshore Brunei
McDermott has secured a major engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning contract for a strategic subsea gas development offshore Brunei, strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Fluor and JGC deliver second LNG Canada unit in Kitimat
The partnership between Fluor and JGC has handed over LNG Canada's second liquefaction unit, completing the first phase of the major gas project on Canada’s west coast.
NOG acquires 49% stake in Utica gas assets for $588mn with Infinity
Northern Oil and Gas and Infinity Natural Resources invest $1.2bn to acquire Utica gas and infrastructure assets in Ohio, strengthening NOG’s gas profile through vertical integration and high growth potential.
Sanctioned Russian LNG vessel delivers to China’s Beihai port
China has received its first liquefied natural gas shipment from Russia’s Portovaya facility, despite growing international sanctions targeting Russian energy exports.
Brazil’s free gas market reaches 13.3 Mcmd with unprecedented industrial shift
Brazil’s natural gas market liberalisation has led to the migration of 13.3 million cubic metres per day, dominated by the ceramics and steel sectors, disrupting the national competitive balance.
Sasol inaugurates gas processing unit to supply Temane thermal power plant
Sasol has launched a new gas processing facility in Mozambique to secure fuel supply for the Temane thermal power plant and support the national power grid’s expansion.
Congo LNG reaches 3 mtpa and anchors the strategic gas axis between Eni and Europe
With the addition of Nguya FLNG to Tango, Eni secures 3 mtpa of capacity in Congo, locking in non-Russian volumes for Italy and positioning Brazzaville within the ranks of visible African LNG exporters.
JERA signs 10-year LNG supply deal with Torrent Power
Japan’s JERA has signed a liquefied natural gas supply contract with India’s Torrent Power for four cargoes annually from 2027, marking a shift in its LNG portfolio toward South Asia.
NEO NEXT+ becomes the UKCS’s largest gas producer with TotalEnergies and Repsol
The merger of TotalEnergies and Repsol’s UK assets into NEO NEXT+ creates a 250,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day operator, repositioning the majors in response to the UK’s fiscal regime and basin decline.
QatarEnergy steps up pressure on the EU in response to the CSDDD directive
Climate requirements imposed by the European due diligence directive are complicating trade relations between the European Union and Qatar, jeopardising long-term gas supply as the global LNG market undergoes major shifts.
Colombia: electrification could avoid $190mn in gas imports by 2030
A report forecasts that improved industrial energy efficiency and residential electrification could significantly reduce Colombia’s need for imported gas by 2030.
US oil activity slows as gas drives M&A rebound in 2026
Falling rig counts and surging natural gas demand are reshaping the Lower 48 energy landscape, fuelling a rebound in gas-focused mergers and acquisitions.
Nigeria unlocks $128 million to repay gas debts
The Nigerian government has approved a payment of NGN185bn ($128 million) to settle debts owed to gas producers, aiming to secure electricity supply and attract new investments in the energy sector.
Riley Permian sells New Mexico gas project for $111 million
Riley Exploration Permian has finalised the sale of its Dovetail Midstream entity to Targa Northern Delaware for $111 million, with an additional conditional payment of up to $60 million. The deal also includes a future transfer of equipment for $10 million.
Stanwell secures exclusivity on 1,860 MW hybrid energy project in Gladstone
Stanwell has secured an exclusive agreement with Quinbrook for the development of the Gladstone SDA Energy Hub, combining gas turbines and long-duration battery storage to support Queensland’s electricity grid stability.

All the latest energy news, all the time

Annual subscription

8.25$/month*

*billed annually at 99$/year for the first year then 149,00$/year ​

Unlimited access - Archives included - Pro invoice

START - 99$/year

Monthly subscription

Unlimited access • Archives included

5.2$/month*
then 14.90$ per month thereafter

*Prices shown are exclusive of VAT, which may vary according to your location or professional status.

Since 2021: 30,000 articles - +150 analyses/week.