Middle East producer QatarEnergy is set to restart its discussions with South Korean shipbuilders this week as it embarks on phase II of its huge LNG carrier newbuilding programme for up to 151 vessels.

Representatives from QatarEnergy are scheduled to visit Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering to discuss the remaining berth slots they have under reservation at the three shipyards.