QatarEnergy orders more giant LNG carriers in China

State-owned LNG giant QatarEnergy has ordered more QC-Max liquefied natural gas carriers in China. According to a statement by QatarEnergy on Monday, the company has signed an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of six additional QC-Max vessels. This brings the total number of LNG vessels on order under its fleet…

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