John Fredriksen’s Golar LNG is mulling whether to add regasification capabilities to some of its 11 LNG-carrier newbuildings.

Chief executive Doug Arnell told analysts this week that the proposal demonstrates the New York-listed owner’s optimism about the floating storage and regasification market.

Speaking in a conference call after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings, he said the converted vessels would not cost much more than fully fledged FSRU newbuildings.

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