Leading very large gas carrier (VLGC) player Astomos Energy Corp has rubber-stamped its commitment to building up its fleet to at least 30 vessels in a new midterm business plan.

The new initiative, which was announced this week and will run between 2015 and 2018, has been brought forward to reflect the company’s renewed emphasis on expanding its VLGC fleet and carrying third-party LPG cargoes.