Chinese government has stated its goal to set up a China oil and gas ship fleet by 2020 to take control of its oil and gas imports.
With a current fleet of 39 VLCCs and 5 LNGCs, the main shipping companies in China will invest more than 171 billion RMB to construct at least an additional 60 VLCCs and 20 LNGCs in the next 10 years, most of the orders will be fulfilled by Chinese shipyards.
As the most high-end shipbuilding event in China, 'China VLCC & LNGC Tech Congress 2012', September 19th-21st, 2012 - Shanghai, will serve as an international platform for ship owners, operators, major oil and gas companies, shipyards, and top design institutes.
Experts and industry leaders will discuss the latest industrial policies and technologies for VLCC & LNGC design, construction, operation and seek to find the best solution providers.

Attendees:
Over 150 senior government and institution Officials, Executives, Technology experts from China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry, China Shipping Development Co., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd, China LNG Shipping Co., Ltd, National Iranian Tanker Company, COSCO China, MODEC,  SBM, IHI Marine United Inc. Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd.

Topics:
Session 1: Market Outlook for Shipping and Shipbuilding Industry
Session 2: Current Trends of Global Green Shipping
Session 3: Smart Innovations in Technology & Management
Session 4: Incessant Innovations in VLCC Design and Construction
Session 5: Exploring Green Technologies to Generate Eco Prosperity
Session 6: Innovations in LNG Carrier Design and Management
Session 7: LNG as an Alternative Fuel