Panamanian company Western Energy Inc Transport has moved to expand its fleet of mid-sized gas carriers with a newbuild order in South Korea. Shipbuilding sources report a deal has been sealed at HD Hyundai Mipo for a 39,200 cu m unit delivering in the third quarter of 2027. Western Energy is currently listed with one 36,000 cu m LPG carrier ordered at the same shipyard nearly a decade ago and delivered in 2018 for a reported $50m. No price tag has been attached to the latest order. Hyundai Mipo also recently revealed contracts for two 45,000 cu m LPG carriers, with delivery due in the second half of 2027. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1_95_0_1_2'); }); TagsPanama