TradeWinds first reported news of the deal between the Japanese and Norwegian shipowners last week.
In a statement Tuesday the two partners said they have concluded a 50:50 joint investment and financing arrangements for the two ships.
The 176,000-cbm LNG carriers were ordered at Hyundai Heavy Industries against long-term charters with Spain’s Gas Natural Fenosa.
Both tankers are due for delivery in the second half of 2016 at which point they will begin 20-year charters to the Spanish energy company.
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