Sinopec and compatriot China Shipping Group’s listed arm China Shipping Development Company (CSDC) are inviting domestic yards to pre-qualify to build up to five LNG carrier newbuildings.
The 170,000-cbm ships are required to lift planned imports from Origin Energy and ConocoPhillips’ upcoming Australia Pacific LNG project.
Sinopec is buying 4.3 million tonnes per annum from the first train at the Queensland liquefaction development.
