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Drewry: more than half of steam LNG carriers to be scrapped by 2030

By LNG Prime Staff
Drewry expects more than half of steam LNG carriers to be scrapped by 2030
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Drewry expects more than 50 percent of current steam liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers to be demolished by the end of 2030, with some finding conversion opportunities.

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