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LNG carrier orders climb in 2024

By LNG Prime Staff
LNG carrier orders climb in 2024
Image: Hudong-Zhonghua

Orders for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers in South Korea and China rose in 2024 compared to the prior year due to higher orders in China, according to data from yards and shipbuilding sources compiled by LNG Prime. The data shows there were at least 78 orders for large LNG carriers in 2024. This compares…

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