Shell is in talks with a shortlisted group of shipowners for a series of up to 12 LNG dual-fuelled LR2 tankers worth about $740m.
Brokers said Shell is speaking to at least four companies for six firm vessels, with an option for a further six.
Among those named as being in the final round of talks are fund manager JP Morgan and China’s Shandong Shipping, ICBC Financial Leasing and Bank of Communications Financial Leasing (Bocom Leasing).
