Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) is an international engineering company specializing in high-end equipment such as liquefied gas carriers and liquid cargo systems, LNG/LEG/LPG cargo tanks and fuel tanks, offshore modules, and offshore wind power equipment. Established in 2006 and acquired by CIMC Enric (Stock Code: 03899.HK) in August 2017, the company has become a key player in CIMC Group's "Energy, Chemical, and Food Equipment" sector.
CIMC SOE is a designated contractor for the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's (MIIT) high-tech ship research programs and key offshore engineering equipment projects. It is also recognized as a Jiangsu Provincial Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Project contractor and a Jiangsu Marine Innovation Demonstration Project participant. The company holds multiple prestigious titles, including National High-Tech Enterprise, National "Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative" (Little Giant) Enterprise, Jiangsu 5-Star Cloud-Integrated Enterprise, and Jiangsu Postgraduate Workstation. It operates provincial-level R&D centers, including the Provincial Enterprise Technology Center and the Provincial Offshore Engineering Equipment and Technology Research Center, and has won national and provincial awards for management innovation.
As a global leader in the small-to-medium liquefied gas vessel segment, CIMC SOE delivers energy-efficient and technologically innovative solutions. Its product portfolio includes full-pressurized and semi-refrigerated carriers for LPG, LEG, and LNG transportation, LNG bunkering vessels, and clean energy-powered ships. By the end of 2024, the company had delivered over 40 liquefied gas carriers and LNG bunkering vessels, including: the world’s largest 20,000 m³ LNG bunkering vessel; the world’s first 27,500 m³ multipurpose LNG carrier powered by ethane fuel; the 38,000 m³ ethane/ethylene carrier GasChem Beluga, named among the "Top 10 Notable Vessels of 2017" by the renowned maritime journal Maritime Report & Engineering News; the world’s first dual-fuel full-pressurized 5,000 m³ LPG carrier.
The company possesses independent capabilities in tank design, construction, and project management, offering customized solutions for marine cargo and fuel tanks. It holds the world’s largest market share for Type C fuel tanks and operates advanced production facilities and assembly lines. Notable achievements include delivering hundreds of tanks globally, such as the world’s first independent Type C tri-lobe tank and the largest LNG fuel tank. CIMC SOE also maintains strong technical expertise in Type B and Type A tanks and is constructing China’s largest Type B tank.
As a pioneer in offshore module construction, CIMC SOE became the first Chinese supplier certified by TotalEnergies for offshore equipment. By the end of 2024, it had delivered over 40 modules, including regasification modules, FPU topsides, electrical modules, and deckhouse modules, among which Asia’s first LNG regasification module stands out. The company leads the global market share for LNG regasification modules and has completed MIIT-backed localization projects for critical equipment.
In alignment with China’s "Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality" goals, CIMC SOE has expanded into offshore wind power equipment, delivering hundreds of towers, jackets, foundation piles, and transition pieces for industry leaders such as China Three Gorges Renewables, SPIC, CGN, and MingYang Smart Energy.
As a vital component of CIMC Group’s natural gas equipment and services value chain, CIMC SOE has achieved remarkable success in product deliveries and new orders since joining CIMC Enric. Supported by CIMC Group’s comprehensive resources, the company continues to deepen its expertise in offshore clean energy. Through lean management and smart manufacturing, CIMC SOE is committed to delivering diversified products and services to global clients, striving to become a world-class offshore engineering enterprise.
