January 25, 2026. Texas-based Galveston LNG Bunker Port, LLC has signed a strategic Heads of Agreement (HOA) with TOTE Services, LLC, a subsidiary of TOTE Group, to develop and operate dedicated LNG bunkering vessels. The partnership provides the maritime industry with reliable, scalable LNG bunkering to meet rising demand in the greater Houston port complex.
The agreement establishes a framework for vessel development, construction, and long-term operation, positioning GLBP to progress efficiently toward end-to-end project execution as market demand continues to grow. This partnership supports the expansion of the Jones Act LNG bunker fleet and domestic maritime capabilities while delivering cleaner, lower-emission fuel across the Gulf Coast. Customers also benefit from flexibility to integrate bio-LNG and e-LNG solutions, providing future-ready, drop-in fuel options.
A core element of the GLBP project is the ability to transport LNG within U.S. coastwise trade, which requires that vessels be U.S.-owned, built, and crewed. The HOA lays out a path toward executing a charter agreement for the first LNG bunker vessel to support the GLBP project by the middle of 2026. The strategic agreement with TOTE Services – a leading U.S. maritime ship management and vessel construction management company – demonstrates a shared commitment to advancing the use of LNG as a marine fuel and driving maritime innovation.