Evensensays fresh contracts are being looked at by Teekay Spin-off Teekay LNGPartners.

“Ithink it's a better window to order right now. Steel prices have come off.Supplier equipment doesn't have the tightness in the supply chain, and frankly,shipyards are more eager,” the Teekay Corp CEO said during a conference call.

However,Evensen says he has no interest in taking in LNG newbuildings in 2013 or 2014.