Golar LNG has added two more LNG carrier newbuildings and an FSRU to its tally at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), Seatrade Asia online reports. The company has added two 160,000 cu m LNG carriers to existing order of six at the South Korean yard. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered in 2014. Golar LNG also order a 170,000 cu m FSRU due to be delivered in 2013.
The total cost of all nine newbuildings on order at SHI is $1.8bn. “Proceeds from the Golar LNG Partners IPO and expected sale of Golar Freeze and Khannur to that entity will go towards financing the company's newbuilding programme,” Golar LNG said.
The total cost of all nine newbuildings on order at SHI is $1.8bn. “Proceeds from the Golar LNG Partners IPO and expected sale of Golar Freeze and Khannur to that entity will go towards financing the company's newbuilding programme,” Golar LNG said.