[Hudong-Zhonghua: Since the beginning of this year, a total of 15 new LNG ship orders have been received, with production schedules beyond 2030] On October 16, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, and Malaysian International Shipping Company (MISC Berhad) signed a construction contract for five large 174,000 cubic meter liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships on the same day. With the signing of this contract, Hudong-Zhonghua’s total number of LNG ship orders has reached 57, accounting for more than 21% of the world’s share, ranking first in the world in terms of tank capacity. The relevant person in charge of the company stated that since this year, the company has received a total of 15 new LNG ship orders, and the production schedule has been extended to after 2030. (CSI Taurus)