South Korea's KOSPO seeks LNG cargo for July delivery
KOSPO is seeking the cargo on a JKM-linked basis to be delivered on July 4-5. It is to be delivered on a delivered ex-ship (DES) basis to one of the Kogas-operated terminals in Incheon, Pyeongtaek, Tongyeong or Samcheok in Korea.
Bangladesh's RPGCL seeks LNG cargo for Dec delivery
The JKM, or the Japan-Korea-Marker, is the LNG benchmark price assessment for spot physical cargoes in Asia.
The tender closes on May 26.
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