The cash will go to CNOOC, Teekay LNG Partners, China LNG Shipping (Holdings) and BW Gas, who have ordered the 174,400-cbm ships at Hudong-Zhonghua for delivery in 2017 and 2018.

They will be chartered long-term to BG Group.

ANZ said the financing comprises 50% of direct ECA loans provided by China Exim and 50% of commercial loans.

They will mature over 17 years.

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