SMBC group is a world leader in LNG shipping finance, and benefits from a strong in-house market expertise and extensive arrangement capabilities involving a large panel of financing products and solutions.

The Bank has been involved in the financing of over 100 LNG tankers, as debt provider or financial advisor. SMBC group’s experience spans over both the Pacific and Atlantic basins, and includes export and import projects covering a wide range of situations and countries.

SMBCE and SMBC benefits overall from a pro-eminent position in the financing of the LNG chain, including production plants, ships and regasification terminals; and is committed to support the growth of the LNG industry going forward.