John Fredriksen launched a fresh LNG gambit this year by putting his gas shipping interests into Flex LNG — and it looks like he means business.

In the first six months of 2017, Flex has added newbuilding and chartered tonnage, beefing up its fleet to 10 LNG carriers.

The UK-headquartered and Oslo-listed outfit has also brought in experienced LNG industry hand Jon Cook as its new chief executive.