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Mutares portfolio company Nord Gas Solutions benefits from a booming market; 2026 revenue expected to exceed EUR 575m, with record order backlog of EUR 880m; strategic exit options under review.

20 Years of Experience in Biogas Upgrading
From Puregas to Wärtsilä Gas Solutions to Nord Gas Solutions

Nord Gas Solutions Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply System again selected for Very Large Ethane Gas Carriers, being built at Samsung Heavy Industries
Nord Gas Solutions has once again been selected by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to supply the cargo handling and fuel gas supply system for two additional Very Large Ethane Gas Carriers (VLECs) being built at the SHI yard in South Korea. The vessels are being built for an established joint venture based in Asia. This latest order follows the previously announced contract for five VLECs and further strengthens the long-standing cooperation between Nord Gas Solutions, SHI, and MOL. The repeat selection underscores the proven performance and reliability of Nord Gas Solutions' cargo handling and fuel gas supply technology for ethane carriers. Nord Gas Solutions' scope of supply includes the engineering of the cargo handling and fuel gas supply system process plant, as well as the associated sub-systems. The delivery also comprises all required equipment, instrumentation, interface materials between the cargo tanks and hull, and the cargo control system. Nord Gas Solutions specialists will support the yard throughout construction and commissioning of the vessels. "The award of these additional vessels is a strong vote of confidence from SHI. We are grateful for the continued trust in our solutions and look forward to supporting the successful delivery of these vessels. Repeat orders such as this demonstrate the value of our technology, expertise, and long-term partnerships," said Harald Øverland, Sale Manager, Nord Gas Solutions. The Nord Gas Solutions equipment is scheduled for delivery commencing Q2 2027 Nord Gas Solutions is the new corporate brand formed following the acquisition of Wärtsilä Gas Solutions by Mutares SE & Co. effective from June 1, 2026. Media contact for more information on this release: Elin Saure Hasund Sales & Marketing Coordinator Nord Gas Solutions Tel: +47 91721144 Elin.saurehasund@nordgs.com Image Caption: Nord Gas Solutions has been contracted to supply its Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply System for two additional VLECs being built at Samsung Heavy Industries in Korea. © Mitsui OSK/Samsung Heavy Industries Nord Gas Solutions in brief: Nord Gas Solutions is a market leader with innovative systems and lifecycle solutions for the gas value chain. Our main focus areas are the handling of gas in marine, gas to power, liquefaction and biogas solutions. We help our customers on their journey towards a sustainable future through a focus on lifecycle performance, innovation and digitalisation.

Nord Gas Solutions Secures Poland’s First bioLNG Plant Project
Nord Gas Solutions has secured a contract for a 35-ton-per-day biogas liquefaction plant in Poland, marking a significant milestone in the country's developing biomethane sector. The project is expected to become Poland's first bioLNG production plant and represents an important step in the development of renewable gas infrastructure in the region. The facility will convert biogas into bioLNG using Nord Gas Solutions' Puregas CA75 LBG and Puregas MR35 technologies. Developed as a brownfield conversion project, the plant will utilize existing biogas production infrastructure to enable renewable fuel production. With project execution commencing immediately, the development demonstrates how existing biogas assets can be upgraded to support the production of renewable fuels. The plant will process manure-based biogas into low-carbon-intensity bioLNG, contributing to reduced emissions in the transport sector while creating additional value from agricultural residues. Poland has considerable potential for biomethane production, particularly within its agricultural sector. While the country's biomethane market remains at an early stage of development, demand for renewable fuels continues to grow across Europe. BioLNG offers a pathway for utilizing biogas in transport applications while reducing reliance on gas grid injection infrastructure, which may be limited in certain locations. A significant share of the bioLNG produced by the facility is expected to be supplied to the transport market, where demand for low-carbon fuels continues to increase. "This project highlights the role bioLNG can play in supporting the energy transition while creating value from agricultural resources," said Magnus Folkelid, Sales Manager, Biogas at Nord Gas Solutions. "We are pleased to contribute to the establishment of bioLNG production capacity in Poland and to support the continued development of the country's biomethane sector." As demand for renewable fuels continues to increase across Europe, projects such as this illustrate the growing role of biogas upgrading and liquefaction technologies in enabling the production of renewable gases and supporting the transition toward lower-carbon energy systems. Media contact for more information on this release: Elin Saure Hasund Sales & Marketing Coordinator Nord Gas Solutions Tel: +47 91721144 Elin.saurehasund@nordgscom Image Caption: Nord Gas Solutions has secured a contract for a 35-ton-per-day biogas liquefaction plant in Poland, ©GrønGas Nord Gas Solutions in brief: Nord Gas Solutions is a market leader with innovative systems and lifecycle solutions for the gas value chain. Our main focus areas are the handling of gas in marine, gas to power, liquefaction and biogas solutions. We help our customers on their journey towards a sustainable future through a focus on lifecycle performance, innovation and digitalisation.

Nord Gas Solutions awarded contract for cargo handling and fuel supply systems for eight new VLGC vessels
Nord Gas Solutions awarded contract for cargo handling and fuel supply systems for eight new VLGC vessels Nord Gas Solutions has been contracted to supply the Cargo Handling System (CHS) and LPG Fuel Supply System (LFSS) for eight new 90,000 m³ Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) vessels ordered by BW LPG. The vessels will be constructed at HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HD HM), marking the first time that VLGC vessels will be built at this yard within HD. The contract was signed in August 2026. The award further strengthens the long-standing relationship between Nord Gas Solutions and BW LPG and reinforces Nord Gas Solutions’ position as a trusted supplier of integrated cargo handling and fuel supply solutions for the global LPG carrier market. The project also represents another significant milestone in cooperation with HD HHI, the world’s largest shipbuilding group and a global leader in gas carrier construction. Patrick Ha, Sales Manager at Nord Gas Solutions, commented: “We are honored to have been selected for this important BW LPG project by HD Hyundai. BW LPG has been one of the most valued customers and partners of Nord Gas Solutions for many years. In fact, BW Gas played a key role in supporting Nord Gas Solutions in securing its first breakthrough cargo handling system contract with HD Hyundai in 2005. Since then, we have continued to build a strong relationship based on mutual trust, operational excellence, and close cooperation. We are very pleased that Nord Gas Solutions can once again cooperate with BW LPG on a LPG newbuilding project. Their continued confidence in our solutions reflects the proven performance, reliability, and lifecycle value of our cargo handling and fuel supply systems. It also demonstrates the importance that BW LPG places on strong after-sales support, operational assistance, and a solution design philosophy tailored to their fleet requirements.” Nord Gas Solutions has maintained a close partnership with BW LPG throughout the years, supporting the owner with comprehensive service and after-sales support for vessels in operation worldwide. The company’s strong service network and operational expertise have enabled effective resolution of technical and operational challenges, contributing to safe and efficient vessel performance. The cargo handling and fuel supply systems for the new VLGCs will be designed in accordance with BW LPG’s operational philosophy, ensuring optimized performance, reliability, and maintainability throughout the vessel lifecycle. Nord Gas Solutions is the new corporate brand formed following the acquisition of Wärtsilä Gas Solutions by Mutares SE & Co. effective from June 1, 2026. Media contact for more information on this release: Elin Saure Hasund Sales & Marketing Coordinator Nord Gas Solutions Tel: +47 91721144 Elin.saurehasund@nordgs.com Image Caption: Nord Gas Solutions has been contracted to supply the Cargo handling and LPG Fuel Sup0ply Systems for eight new 90,000 m³ Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) vessels ©BW LPG Nord Gas Solutions in brief: Nord Gas Solutions is a market leader with innovative systems and lifecycle solutions for the gas value chain. Our main focus areas are the handling of gas in marine, gas to power, liquefaction and biogas solutions. We help our customers on their journey towards a sustainable future through a focus on lifecycle performance, innovation and digitalisation.

Nord Gas Solutions Regasification System selected by Excelerate Energy for FSRU conversion project

Nord Gas Solutions’ Revolutionary VOC Recovery System to Be Installed on Two First-of-a-Kind, Purpose-Built Offshore Support Vessels

Nord Gas Solutions awarded contract for Cargo Handling and Fuel Supply Systems for new MGC vessels

Nord Gas Solutions’ Ammonia Fuel Supply System (AFSS) Powers a New Era of Sustainable Shipping
A new era in shipping began in April 2026 with the naming of EXMAR’s two 46,000 m³ gas carriers, Antwerpen and Arlon. These vessels are the world's first ocean-going mid-size gas carriers designed to operate on ammonia fuel, marking a significant milestone in the maritime industry's transition to low-carbon energy solutions.

Höegh Evi and Nord Gas Solutions Validate Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Cracking Technology for Floating Hydrogen Terminals

Nord Gas Solutions’ LNG regasification system selected for Exmar FSRU conversion

Nord Gas Solutions – A new name, the same trusted company

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions continues to strengthen its position in LNG Bunkering segment with order for four new vessels

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems selected for two new midsize liquid ammonia carriers for Navigator Gas and Amon Maritime JV

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply Systems will secure efficient operation of two new VLEC vessels

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions strengthen its market leadership with latest LNG Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems order

Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution chosen to advance decarbonisation of new Skarv Shipping cargo vessel

Wärtsilä to divest its Gas Solutions business to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
Wärtsilä has agreed to divest its Gas Solutions business to the German private equity investor Mutares SE & Co. KGaA.

New LNG Bunker Vessel will operate with fully integrated Wärtsilä cargo handling, fuel- and reliquefaction systems

Wärtsilä Solutions biogas upgrading plant will add momentum to Denmark’s green transition

Wärtsilä to supply Andion Scandinavia AB with bioLNG solution

Wärtsilä - and Fuel Gas Supply System again the choice for Very Large Ethane Gas Carriers being built at Samsung Heavy Industries yard in Korea

Cosco Shipping’s four new gas carriers will operate with Wärtsilä cargo handling and fuel supply systems

Wärtsilä regasification module selected by Höegh Evi for an important conversion project

Wärtsilä supplies cargo handling systems for two VLAC vessels for Korean shipyard

Biogas emerging as a key to Denmark’s sustainable future
The world is seeking ways to reduce CO2 emissions and achieve climate targets. While the European Union has established a goal to be climate neutral by 2050, Denmark’s government has gone a step further.

Wärtsilä, Höegh Evi and partners successfully complete development of world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker

Wärtsilä introduces CO2 liquefaction solution

Wärtsilä to supply bioLNG plants for two large-scale biogas projects in Finland

Wärtsilä cargo handling systems chosen for three new Gas Carriers

Wärtsilä biogas upgrading system boosts Denmark's renewable energy goals

A new standard of BOG management
Developments for enhanced flexibility and efficiency of cargo management on LNG carriers.

Fresh opportunities emerge for VOC recovery
New EU regulations could add to the incentives for managing the methane present in the volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions that occur during oil loading operations.

Stepping up to decarbonise the maritime industry
Wärtsilä is leading the way in maritime decarbonisation, providing shipping companies with technologies that lay the groundwork for a low and eventually net-zero carbon future.

Bring in the Energy
Examination of the development of water glycol heated regasification systems for use on FSRUs and offshore jetties.

Easing LPG’s path towards acceptance as a viable marine fuel
Wärtsilä’s LPG Fuel Supply System (LFSS) makes a significant contribution to the company’s decarbonisation strategy

Wärtsilä sees wider interest in VOC solution for offshore sector
WGS have since the beginning of the 2000’s delivered VOC recovery plant to the Norwegian sector of the North sea to reduce hydrocarbon emissions in Norway.

BOG reliquefaction takes another step forward with the Compact Reliq from Wärtsilä
The Compact Reliq is next-generation technology designed and built with all the experience and in-house know-how that Wärtsilä has accumulated over the years.

Retrofit highlights use of LPG as a marine fuel
The world’s first LPG-fuelled vessel successfully set sail in October 2020. Powered with Wärtsilä’s customised and reliable Fuel Supply System, the vessel represents a major breakthrough in the search for new ways to reduce marine emissions.

Grasping the potential
Kjell Ove Ulstein and Per Helge Madsen, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, AS, Norway, review the latest trends occurring in the LNG regasification sector and some of the new regasification technologies and supporting systems currently available and in development for FSRU conversations.

Revolutionary e-shuttle tanker boasts improved efficiency and lower costs
Promising 47% lower emissions and fuel costs of just under half of its diesel equivalent, the world’s first dual-fuel e-shuttle tanker aims to deliver environmental and economic benefits.

Producing sustainable fuel from animal manure
As companies around the world seek to transition to renewable energy, Wärtsilä has delivered a ground-breaking biogas upgrading plant to an agriculture customer in the USA, which converts methane into renewable natural gas.

Wärtsilä’s floating storage and regasification barges support LNG growth
Global adoption of small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) could be a reality soon thanks to Wärtsilä’s LNG floating storage and regasification barges (FSRBs). They facilitate access to tricky locations that were once impossible to reach to deliver, store and distribute LNG.

Gassed up and ready to merge
With the acquisition of Puregas Solutions, Wärtsilä has a foothold in the burgeoning biomethane market. Additionally, it gains a talented and specialised employee pool to grow a previously untapped market.

New shuttle tanker beats the emissions clock
A new shuttle tanker concept developed by TEEKAY, in cooperation with Wärtsilä, using Wärtsilä’s marine solutions expertise is setting new benchmarks for emission-control and efficiency.

LNG terminals – land-based vs. floating storage and regasification technology
One often reads or hears people say that floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) are more economical solutions compared to land-based terminals. What is the basis for such a statement? Is it accurate? To answer that question, one needs a short history lesson to understand the past.

The new Shuttle Tanker
The new Shuttle Tanker concept developed by the world’s largest provider of shuttle tanker services, TEEKAY, in close cooperation with Wärtsilä, will offer a new level of ecological and economical solutions by using Wärtsilä’s high-quality equipment and systems in innovative ways. Find out how this has reshaped the business of the industry.

Creating Optimal LNG Storage Solutions
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has taken a firm foothold as the marine fuel of the future, a fact that is clear to many stakeholders in the shipping industry. Despite this positive sentiment, the high investment cost for LNG storage systems is commonly cited as one of the major challenges in switching to gas. Wärtsilä continues to develop ways to combine technologies to create cost-efficient storage systems for gas-fuelled vessels of any size and installed volume of LNG.