Malaysia’s Petronas has signed a 20-year time charter agreement with compatriot MISC for five newbuild 174,000 cbm LNG carriers. This follows the conclusion of shipbuilding contracts between MISC and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in January and February 2026. These vessels will be constructed in Shanghai with charter commencement expected between 2029 and 2030. MISC will provide project …