LNG

Aug 1 (LNGJ) - Belgian LNG carrier fleet owner and operator Exmar said it strengthened its balance sheet with its recent 114 million bond placement to finance new offshore and LNG projects as it announced  its results. The Exmar LNG fleet recorded an operational result of $18.5 million during the first six months. "The construction of the floating liquefaction unit Caribbean FLNG at Wison Heavy Industry's shipyard in Nantong, China, is progressing as planned," Exmar added. The company said it was also continuing to explore small-scale LNG shipping opportunities as well as bunkering projects.