Avenir LNG claims all parties are happy with its move to shift orders for two mini LNG carriers from Singapore-based Keppel Corp to Chinese shipbuilder Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co (SOE).
Chief executive Andrew Pickering confirmed the small-scale start-up outfit had declared the two 7,500-cbm ships at Keppel, which were options on a pair of firm vessels under construction.