You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World Babcock LGE Launches New Reliquefaction Technology for Gas Carriers Babcock LGE Launches New Reliquefaction Technology for Gas Carriers by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday September 9, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Babcock LGE says the technology can improve reliquefaction efficiency by up to 33%. Image Credit: Babcock LGE Engineering firm Babcock LGE has launched a new reliquefaction technology designed to improve the efficiency of liquefied gas carriers. The ecoAPEX system combines cargo and fuel system processes with high-capacity compression technology, it said in a LinkedIn post yesterday. Babcock LGE said it can improve reliquefaction efficiency by up to 33% , while reducing reliquefaction energy consumption by around 25% . The technology can also cut loading and cooldown times by 14% , according to the company. The launch builds on Babcock LGE’s six decades of experience in liquefied gas systems and more than 650 reference systems worldwide. “It's the latest step in our continuous evolution of liquefied gas system technology, building on six decades of engineering expertise and more than 650 reference systems worldwide,” the company said. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News UCL Study Puts 10% of Shipping Emissions in Port Areas Researchers argue the "sizable share of shipping emissions" could be cut with existing electrification technology. Read in Full Oil Headed Toward 9% Weekly Gain As Iran Leadership "Fighting For Its Life" Comments from Israel support Washington's contention that strikes on Iran may end soon. Read i