Eastern Pacific Shipping Places First In-House LNG Carrier Orders at Jiangnan Shipyard

in the company's expansion of its gas platform. According to EPS CEO Cyril Ducau, making CoolCo a private subsidiary will provide greater strategic flexibility. Notably, EPS has chosen a Chinese yard at a time when most LNG carrier orders have gone to Korean shipyards, highlighting a distinctive approach. The industry saw a surge in LNG carrier orders at the end of 2025, tightening yard slots for 2028. With Oystein Kalleklev leading EPS's 63-ship gas business, the company is positioning itself for long-term growth in LNG as a transition fuel.