Demand from new liquefaction projects is set to push the global LNG shipping fleet up to 800 vessels in the next six years, according to shipbroker Fearnleys.

Senior analyst Gonzalo de Arteaga told the Astrup Fearnley Shipping, Energy & Offshore Conference 2020 in London that the current fleet of about 500 conventional LNG carriers will increase to 600 vessels by 2021, after planned deliveries.