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(From Lloyds List)
GOLAR LNG has entered 'constructive' talks with Korea Line, the South Korean liquefied natural gas carrier operator in which it has a stake of more than 20%, writes tony Gray.
This was disclosed at the same time as the John Fredriksen company reported a 15% fall in first-quarter net income to $8.25m from $9.71m in the like period of 2003.
The latest result was affected by a net loss on the movement of the fair value of interest rate swaps, and idle time incurred by the newbuilding Methane Princess before commencing a long-term charter with BG Group.
Golar said its 21% investment in Korea Line was 'an opportunity to develop a mutually beneficial relationship' with a leading South Korean LNG shipping provider.
'A constructive dialogue with Korea Line has already been established.'
Significantly, Golar now expects to start equity accounting for its stake in Korea ...