Singapore-headquartered Pavilion Energy is talking to shipyards and owners about building small and midsize LNG carrier newbuildings.

Those following the business said Pavilion is asking for offers on ships of around 30,000 cbm and 80,000 cbm, which it needs in connection with transshipment business.

They indicated it is not a formal tender process but a “tyre-kicking” exercise to gauge likely pricing, along with interest and ability to construct this size of tonnage.