Petronet LNG has sent out its newbuilding tender for a single LNG carrier to shipowners. The Indian importer plans to select a winner before the end of this year. Eight parties comprising a consortium of the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) bidding with Japanese owners Mitsui OSK Lines, NYK and K Line, Hanjin Shipping, BW Gas, Golar LNG, Teekay, Dynagas, GasLog and Tsakos Energy Navigation paired with Hyundai Merchant Marine are believed to have been pre-qualified for the tender.