In this article we are going to list the top 5 gas tanker shipping companies in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the top 13 gas tanker shipping companies in the world.
5. China National Petroleum Corporation
Total market cap of the company (in millions): $127,630
Total revenue of the company (in millions): $402,009
Total profit / loss of the company from continuing operations (in millions): $8,533
Total assets of the company (in millions): $600,368
One of the biggest companies in the world by revenue alone, China National Petroleum has the highest revenue of any gas shipping company out there. China National Petroleum Corporation saw its first LNG ship being built and completing a trial voyage in August 2022, in joint partnership with COSCO Shipping Lines, one of the largest shipping companies in the world. The LNG carrier has a capacity of 174,000 cbm LNG.
4. TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE)
Total market cap of the company (in millions): $149,300
Total revenue of the company (in millions): $254,655
Total profit / loss of the company from continuing operations (in millions): $23,099
Total assets of the company (in millions): $293,458
TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) is the biggest oil and gas company in France. For several decades, TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) has been closely involved in the LNG supply chain, not to mention extraction and liquefaction as well. TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) recognizes the importance of LNG in a world where demand continues to grow and is making investments to ensure that it continues to be a world leader in this respect. The company has also made significant investments in LNG bunkering infrastructure in major ports to ensure easy supply and transportation of LNG.
3. Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX)
Total market cap of the company (in millions): $334,384
Total revenue of the company (in millions): $227,055
Total profit / loss of the company from continuing operations (in millions): $34,167
Total assets of the company (in millions): $239,535
Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is an American oil and gas company, and one of the biggest gas shipping companies in the world. Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is involved in all segments of the oil and gas industry, from exploration and mining to marketing and transportation and it is the latter which is relevant for our purposes. Chevron Shipping Company is responsible for the shipping of LNG.
2. Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL)
Total market cap of the company (in millions): $201,308
Total revenue of the company (in millions): $365,921
Total profit / loss of the company from continuing operations (in millions): $43,360
Total assets of the company (in millions): $404,379
Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) is a British company headquartered in London, though for decades it was headquartered in the Netherlands and incorporated as Royal Dutch Shell. Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) claims to be an LNG pioneer, having been involved in the industry for more than five decades. In 2018, Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) chartered four LNG ships while also signing agreements in Europe for 15 dual-fuel inland barges to transport mineral oil products in northwest Europe, which will run mainly on LNG.
1. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)
Total market cap of the company (in millions): $442,675
Total revenue of the company (in millions): $386,816
Total profit / loss of the company from continuing operations (in millions): $51,860
Total assets of the company (in millions): $338,923
Topping the list of the top 13 gas shipping companies in the world is Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM). Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is the most valuable oil and gas company in the world. Recently, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) announced that it had added two more LNG vessels to its fleet in order to be able to meet growing demand for LNG.
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