A combination of the coronavirus quarantine restrictions and a falling market is sparking talk of diversions, delays and disputes about LNG cargoes destined for China.
On Friday, data intelligence analyst Kpler identified at least five LNG carriers which it said have either been diverted from Chinese ports or which are holding off the country’s coastline with cargoes on board.
Brokers said they believe at least one of the vessels, the 155,641-cbm Tangguh Foja (built 2008), which ships cargoes from Indonesia to China, was diverted to Singapore.
