Höegh LNG extends time charter with Gas Natural for LNG Libra
Reference is made to the stock exchange notice dated 13 November 2013, where Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. ("Höegh LNG") informed that LNG Libra, a 126,000 cubic meter LNG carrier, was chartered to Gas Natural until year-end 2014, the company said in its press release.
Gas Natural has today exercised its option to extend the charter period for further 12 months with redelivery at year end 2015. The EBITDA contribution to Höegh LNG for the extended period is about USD 6.9 million.
President and CEO Sveinung J. S. Støhle says in a comment: "We are very pleased that Gas Natural has extended the charter for LNG Libra and we are looking forward to continuing our good relations with our client. The extension underlines our excellent operating performance and Höegh LNG's ability to secure employment for LNG carriers even at times of challenging market conditions."
About Höegh LNG
Höegh LNG is a provider of floating LNG infrastructure services, offering regasification, transportation and production services under long-term contracts. The company operates a fleet of four floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) that act as floating LNG import terminals, and four LNG transportation vessels. In addition, Höegh LNG has two new FSRUs on order and has developed a solution for floating LNG production (FLNG). Höegh LNG is a Bermuda based company with established presence in Oslo, Singapore, London, Tampa and Jakarta. The company employs approximately 95 office staff and 500 seafarers.