Spanish utility Endesa has homed in on an LNG carrier to take on charter following its long-running tender.

LNG industry sources indicate that Knutsen OAS Shipping appears to be the preferred choice to provide a vessel for the business, although it remains unclear as to whether the company will supply a newbuilding or an existing ship.

They suggest BW had also been in the running for the work to supply a vessel with some quoting that the owner had offered in against a five-year charter period at a rate of $68,000 per day.