Last year, Furui CIT successfully completed the manufacture and delivery of Mitsubishi's 3,000 cubic meter LNG marine fuel tank, marking that the company's technical strength and manufacturing capabilities in the field of liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine fuel tanks have once again been internationally recognized. This project is an important achievement of the cooperation between Furui CIT and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan. The first 3,000 cubic meter LNG marine fuel tank was successfully delivered in 2024 and has been sent to Imabari Shipyard in Japan.

Project background and significance
With the increasingly stringent environmental protection requirements of the global shipping industry, liquefied natural gas (LNG), as a clean energy, has gradually become the first choice for ship fuel. LNG fuel can not only significantly reduce the carbon emissions of ships, but also effectively reduce the emissions of sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides, which meets the environmental protection regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The 3,000 cubic meter LNG marine fuel tanks provided by Furui CIT for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will be installed on the latest environmentally friendly 210,000-ton bulk carriers, providing clean energy capacity for East Asian shipping routes.

Technological innovation and environmental benefits
Furui CIT used advanced cryogenic technology and high-efficiency insulation materials in this project to ensure the safe storage and transportation of LNG in extremely low temperature environments. The design of the fuel tank not only meets the high strength and durability requirements of ships in complex sea conditions, but also improves the volumetric efficiency of the fuel tank by optimizing the structural design, so that it can store more LNG fuel in a limited space.

It is estimated that the carbon emissions of a 210,000-ton bulk carrier equipped with this fuel tank will be 25% lower than those of traditional fuel ships, and the emissions of sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides will also be greatly reduced. This environmental benefit will not only help shipowners meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations, but will also provide a greener and more sustainable transportation solution for the shipping industry in East Asia.

Project cooperation and future prospects
This cooperation with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is an important breakthrough for Furui CIT in the international market. As a world-leading cryogenic equipment manufacturer, Furui CIT has won the trust of international customers with its strong R&D capabilities and rich project experience. In the future, Furui CIT will continue to deepen cooperation with global shipping companies, promote the continuous innovation of LNG marine fuel tank technology, and help the green transformation of the global shipping industry.

Conclusion
Furui CIT successfully delivered Mitsubishi's 3,000 cubic meter LNG marine fuel tank, which is not only a reflection of the company's technical strength, but also an important contribution to the global environmental protection cause. With the widespread application of LNG fuel in the shipping industry, Furui CIT will continue to be committed to providing customers with efficient and reliable cryogenic solutions and promoting the global shipping industry to develop in a more green and sustainable direction.