LR study points to 200,000m³ LNG carriers as viable next step for global LNG fleet renewal

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Lloyd’s Register has identified larger 200,000m³ LNG carriers as a feasible next step for renewing the global LNG fleet. The study suggests these larger vessels would enhance cargo capacity and reduce transportation costs without requiring substantial changes to current terminal infrastructure.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has identified 200,000m³ LNG carriers as a credible next step for global LNG fleet renewal, with new analysis showing that larger vessels could increase cargo capacity and reduce transportation costs without requiring major disruption to existing terminal infrastructure. The findings, published in LR Advisory’s terminal compatibility and commercial evaluation report for GTT ...