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31 August 2026 Following receipt of the relevant regulatory clearances, NYK has completed the acquisition of a 50% stake in Avenir LNG Limited (Avenir LNG). The stake was acquired from Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNI), which previously held 100% ownership of Avenir LNG. With the completion of the transaction, NYK and SNI have established a joint ownership and operating structure for Avenir LNG, a leading operator in the LNG bunkering sector with one of the World's largest fleets of LNG bunker vessels. The joint venture will pursue opportunities in LNG and bio-LNG bunkering, supporting the maritime industry's transition to lower-emission fuels. Company Profiles Stolt-Nielsen Limited Chief Executive Officer: Udo Lange Website: www.stolt-nielsen.com Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) President: Takaya Soga Website: www.nyk.com Avenir LNG Limited Managing Director: Jonathan Quinn Website: www.avenirlng.com NYK Group, press release
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