Petronas launches hunt for two bespoke-size LNG carriers

Malaysia’s Petronas is on the hunt for two midsize LNG carrier newbuildings as it expands its transportation options and offering on the product.

LNG industry players close to the company said shipowners had received a request for proposals from Petronas for two LNG carriers of around 80,000 cbm.

They said bids from shipowners are due in soon.

One commented that Petronas’ shipping arm, MISC, should be the lead contender for this business but added that one of Japan’s big three shipowners — NYK, MOL and K Line — has also been showing a keen interest.