Scorpio Tankers announced five-year charters for two LR2 product tankers at $29,000 per day, starting Q1 2026.
Quiver AI Summary
Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced that it has secured agreements to time charter-out two of its LR2 product tankers, STI Rose and STI Alexis, for five years at a daily rate of $29,000 each, with the charters expected to start in the first quarter of 2026. The company, which owns or finances 93 product tankers, is also planning to sell three LR2 product tankers and has contracts for the construction of additional vessels, including four MR newbuildings and two VLCCs, with expected delivery dates ranging from 2026 to 2028. The press release includes forward-looking statements, emphasizing uncertainties and risks that could impact anticipated outcomes, and encourages review of the company's SEC filings for more detailed information.
Potential Positives
- Scorpio Tankers has secured five-year time charters for two LR2 product tankers at a rate of $29,000 per vessel per day, ensuring stable cash flow for the company.
- The company is actively expanding its fleet, with agreements for four new MR newbuildings and two LR2 newbuildings, indicating growth and future revenue potential.
- Scorpio Tankers is in the process of divesting three LR2 product tankers, which could streamline operations and optimize fleet performance.
Potential Negatives
- Entering long-term time charters at a fixed rate of $29,000 per day may limit revenue potential if market rates increase over the next five years.
- The announcement of the sale of three LR2 product tankers could indicate a downsizing of the fleet or a reaction to declining demand, which might raise concerns among investors about future growth.
- The extensive list of risk factors, including geopolitical issues and potential economic downturns, highlights significant uncertainties that may affect the company's performance in the near future.
FAQ
What recent agreements has Scorpio Tankers announced?
Scorpio Tankers has entered into agreements to time charter-out the LR2 product tankers STI Rose and STI Alexis for five years.
What is the daily charter rate for the new agreements?
The charter rate for each vessel under the new agreements is $29,000 per day.
When are the new charters expected to commence?
The time charters are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
How many vessels does Scorpio Tankers currently own or lease?
Scorpio Tankers owns or leases 93 product tankers, including various types such as LR2, MR, and Handymax tankers.
What future plans does Scorpio Tankers have for newbuildings?
Scorpio Tankers has agreements for four MR newbuildings and two each of VLCC and LR2 newbuildings, with deliveries scheduled from 2026 to 2028.
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Full Release
MONACO, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE:STNG) (“Scorpio Tankers,” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into agreements to time charter-out the 2015 built LR2 product tankers, STI Rose and STI Alexis . The term of each agreement is five years at a rate of $29,000 per vessel per day. These time charters are expected to commence in the first quarter of 2026.
About Scorpio Tankers Inc.
Scorpio Tankers Inc. is a provider of marine transportation of petroleum products worldwide. Scorpio Tankers Inc. currently owns or lease finances 93 product tankers (37 LR2 tankers, 42 MR tankers and 14 Handymax tankers) with an average age of 9.8 years. The Company has entered into agreements to sell three LR2 product tankers which are expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. The Company has also reached agreements for four MR newbuildings that are currently under construction with deliveries expected in 2026 and 2027, two VLCC newbuildings with deliveries expected in the second half of 2028, and two LR2 newbuildings with deliveries expected in the third quarter of 2027. Additional information about the Company is available at the Company’s website www.scorpiotankers.com, which is not a part of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward‐looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward‐looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward‐looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "target," "project," "likely," "may," "will," "would," "could" and similar expressions identify forward‐looking statements.
The forward‐looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company’s records and other data available from third parties. Although management believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company’s control, there can be no assurance that the Company will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. The Company undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, except as required by law, to publicly update or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company’s view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward‐looking statements include unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition, losses, future prospects, business and management strategies in response to epidemics and other public health concerns including any effect on demand for petroleum products and the transportation thereof, expansion and growth of the Company’s operations, risks relating to the integration of assets or operations of entities that it has or may in the future acquire and the possibility that the anticipated synergies and other benefits of such acquisitions may not be realized within expected timeframes or at all, the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with the Company, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for tanker vessel capacity, changes in the Company’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for the Company’s vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, including the impact of the conflict in Ukraine and the developments in the Middle East, including the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off‐hires, and other factors. Please see the Company’s filings with the SEC for a more complete discussion of certain of these and other risks and uncertainties.
Contact Information
Scorpio Tankers Inc.
James Doyle – Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Tel: +1 203-900-0559
Email: [email protected]