Capital Clean Energy Carriers (NASDAQ: CCEC) adds three LNG ships
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Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. is expanding its LNG shipping fleet by ordering three latest-technology LNG carriers from HD Hyundai Samho in South Korea, with one vessel scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2028 and two in the first quarter of 2029. The en-bloc shipbuilding price for these three vessels is $769.5 million.
After this order, the company highlights a platform of 12 LNG carriers currently operating and nine LNG newbuilds on order, alongside 10 additional gas carriers, including handy LCO2/multi-gas and dual-fuel medium gas carriers. It reports approximately $3.0 billion of contracted revenue with an average remaining charter duration of 6.9 years, and a revised total CAPEX schedule of $2,438.6 million, of which $386.1 million has already been paid in advances toward its under-construction fleet.
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CCEC commits to large LNG fleet build-out backed by long-term charters.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. is deepening its focus on LNG shipping by ordering three additional latest-technology LNG carriers for an en-bloc price of
The company outlines a total CAPEX plan of
Management describes the transaction as “opportunistic” and emphasizes pricing, payment terms, and high vessel specifications as key attributes. Future disclosures on charter coverage for these new LNG carriers, and updates to the CAPEX schedule as deliveries progress between the third quarter of
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of December 2025
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 001-33373
CAPITAL CLEAN ENERGY CARRIERS CORP.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
3 Iassonos Street
Piraeus, 18537 Greece
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Attached as Exhibit I hereto is a copy of the press release of Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. announcing further expansion with an order for three latest specification LNG carriers delivering in 2028 and 2029.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Dated: January 8, 2026 | CAPITAL CLEAN ENERGY CARRIERS CORP. | |||||
| /s/ Gerasimos (Jerry) Kalogiratos | ||||||
| Name: Gerasimos (Jerry) Kalogiratos | ||||||
| Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
Exhibit I
CAPITAL CLEAN ENERGY CARRIERS CORP. ANNOUNCES FURTHER EXPANSION WITH AN ORDER
FOR THREE LATEST SPECIFICATION LNG CARRIERS DELIVERING IN 2028 AND 2029
ATHENS, Greece, December 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (the “Company”, “CCEC”, “we” or “us”) (NASDAQ: CCEC), an international owner of ocean-going vessels, today announced it has ordered three latest technology LNG carriers (“LNG/C”) to be built at HD Hyundai Samho Co., Ltd (“Hyundai”) in South Korea, scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029.
CCEC has secured three LNG/C berths at Hyundai, with one vessel scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2028 and two further deliveries in the first quarter of 2029. The en-bloc ship building price of these vessels is $769.5 million. The vessels have been designed to incorporate a number of upgrades in their specification and are expected to rank amongst the most efficient LNG/Cs in the global fleet in terms of fuel consumption and boil-off rates.
With its latest order for three additional LNG/Cs, the Company reaffirms its strategic position as the largest US listed LNG shipping company with 12 LNG/Cs currently in the water and nine LNG/Cs on order (“Newbuild LNG/Cs”). The Company’s newbuilding deliveries span from the third quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2029, which coincides with the anticipated expansion of LNG liquefaction capacity from 493 mtpa today to at least 649 mtpa by 2030. In addition, CCEC has on order an additional 10 gas carriers, including four handy LCO2/multi-gas carriers and six dual-fuel medium gas carriers (the “Gas Fleet”), with deliveries starting in the first quarter of 2026. The CCEC fleet benefits from approximately $3.0 billion of contracted revenue and an average remaining charter duration of 6.9 years, underpinning the Company’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy. The Company’s strategy is to create shareholder value through creating scarcity value, while retaining commercial optionality via a disciplined mix of contracted and open vessel capacity. CCEC has delivered on this strategy by securing long term employment during 2025 for three of its newbuilding LNG/Cs, whilst simultaneously improving the financial strength of the company by recycling capital from its legacy container fleet.
As a result of the contracting of the three additional LNG/Cs, our capital expenditure schedule (“CAPEX”) has been revised as follows:
CAPEX Schedule of CCEC in USD million, as of December 29, 2025:
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | TOTAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Newbuild LNG/C |
— | 61.9 | 51.2 | 393.7 | — | 702.2 | 24.7 | — | 49.3 | 24.7 | 24.7 | 211.0 | — | 372.8 | 1,916.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas Fleet |
7.8 | 74.0 | 105.4 | 115.4 | 47.7 | 89.3 | 46.9 | 35.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 522.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| TOTAL |
7.8 | 135.9 | 156.6 | 509.1 | 47.7 | 791.5 | 71.6 | 35.9 | 49.3 | 24.7 | 24.7 | 211.0 | — | 372.8 | 2,438.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Company has paid by December 29, 2025, $386.1 million in advance to shipyards towards the acquisition of its under-construction fleet.
Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO of CCEC, commented: “This is an opportunistic transaction for CCEC, which closely aligns with our executed strategy and forward objectives. I believe that we have secured attractive pricing and payment terms for state of the art, high specification vessels, whose deliveries we expect to coincide with increased demand for LNG shipping from a number of LNG projects that are expected to come online in this timeline. Notably, this transaction allows CCEC to selectively contract the most attractive specification LNG/Cs for charterers, to be delivered at the most undersupplied part of the forward curve.”
About Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: CCEC), an international shipping company, is one of the world’s leading platforms of gas carriage solutions with a focus on energy transition. CCEC’s in-the-water fleet includes 14 high specification vessels, including 12 latest generation LNG/Cs and two legacy Neo-Panamax container vessels, one of which has been agreed to be sold. In addition, CCEC’s under-construction fleet includes nine additional latest generation LNG/Cs, six dual-fuel medium gas carriers and four handy LCO2/multi-gas carriers, to be delivered between the first quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2029. For more information about the Company, please visit: www.capitalcleanenergycarriers.com
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including, among other things, statements related to CCEC’s ability to pursue growth opportunities and CCEC’s expectations or objectives regarding future vessel deliveries and charter rate expectations, are forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the stated or forecasted results to be materially different from those anticipated. For a discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of forward-looking statements and other risks and uncertainties, see “Risk Factors” in our annual report filed with the SEC on Form 20-F for
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the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on April 17, 2025. Unless required by law, CCEC expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether because of future events, new information, a change in its views or expectations, to conform them to actual results or otherwise. CCEC does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Contact Details:
Investor Relations / Media
Brian Gallagher
EVP Investor Relations
Tel. +44 (770) 368 4996
E-mail: b.gallagher@capitalmaritime.com
Nicolas Bornozis/Markella Kara
Capital Link, Inc. (New York)
Tel. +1-212-661-7566
E-mail: ccec@capitallink.com
Source: Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.
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FAQ
What fleet expansion did CCEC announce in this 6-K filing?
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) announced it has ordered three latest-technology LNG carriers from HD Hyundai Samho Co., Ltd in South Korea, with one delivery scheduled in the third quarter of 2028 and two in the first quarter of 2029.
How much will CCEC spend on the three new LNG carriers?
The company states that the en-bloc shipbuilding price for the three LNG carriers is $769.5 million, reflecting the combined construction cost of these vessels.
What is CCEC’s total capital expenditure plan after this LNG order?
CCEC provides a revised CAPEX schedule totaling $2,438.6 million across its LNG newbuilds and gas fleet, spread from the fourth quarter of 2025 through the first quarter of 2029.
How much contracted revenue and charter duration does CCEC report?
The company reports that its fleet benefits from approximately $3.0 billion of contracted revenue and an average remaining charter duration of 6.9 years, which supports its ongoing expansion strategy.
How many LNG carriers and gas vessels does CCEC have in operation and on order?
CCEC notes it has 12 LNG carriers currently in the water and nine LNG carriers on order, as well as 10 additional gas carriers on order, including four handy LCO2/multi-gas carriers and six dual-fuel medium gas carriers.
How much has CCEC already paid toward its under-construction fleet?
As of December 29, 2025, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. reports having paid $386.1 million in advance to shipyards toward the acquisition of its under-construction fleet.
