Indian gas buyer Petronet LNG is starting to consider what it might need in terms of small-scale LNG carrier tonnage to supply two planned floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) projects and to shift cargoes domestically.

Company officials say the company could require up to three LNG carriers of around 15,000-cbm capacity for multiple-use activities. They say the project is at the concept stage but will likely result in a tender for the vessels later this year or in 2017.

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