This watercolor illustration captures the LNG bunkering process at Kochi Port, India, commemorating Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (BPCL) pivotal achievement in facilitating liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling for the MV KVITBJORN vessel, operated by Norway’s NOR LINES. This moment marked a major turning point for India’s maritime sector, aligning the country with global efforts toward cleaner shipping fuel alternatives. The detailed visual highlights the vibrant LNG carrier, the surrounding infrastructure, and the intricate web of connecting pipelines—symbolizing India’s entrance into environmentally responsible maritime logistics. Rendered with precision and atmospheric texture, the piece blends technical accuracy with expressive color to evoke the energy, innovation, and importance of this development in the Indian energy landscape.

• First-ever editorial visual for India’s LNG bunkering milestone published in The Oil & Gas Year.
• Helped elevate India’s role in LNG discourse through artistic visual storytelling.
• Seamlessly integrated maritime logistics, infrastructure, and environmental symbolism in a unified editorial style.

• Reconstructing the dock and LNG system accurately from limited-angle reference photos.
• Emphasizing infrastructure without losing the vessel’s dominance in the scene.
• Balancing industrial geometry with watercolor softness while ensuring readability.