Debate rages over demand outlook for looming LNG newbuilding wave

The LNG carrier orderbook could be well short of the necessary capacity to move global demand — but it depends on where that demand is coming from.

During the LNG carrier shipowner panel at Capital Link’s International Shipping Forum, Capital Product Partners chief executive Jerry Kalogiratos said there were approximately 650 ships of 40,000 cbm or greater, with 306 on order.