LNG Libra, a 126,000 cubic meter LNG carrier owned by Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd., was chartered to Gas Natural for another year, the company said in its press release.
Gas Natural has today exercised its option to extend the charter period for further 12 months with redelivery at year end 2015. The EBITDA contribution to Höegh LNG for the extended period is about USD 6.9 million.
Höegh LNG President and CEO Sveinung J. S. Støhle said: “ The extension underlines our excellent operating performance and Höegh LNG’s ability to secure employment for LNG carriers even at times of challenging market conditions.”