Helios LPG Pool LLC Enters into an Agreement to Operate Eight VLGCs from Oriental Energy

Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE:  LPG) ("Dorian LPG") announced today that Helios LPG Pool LLC ("Helios LPG"), an LPG vessel pool jointly operated by Dorian LPG and Phoenix Tankers Pte Ltd.,

has reached an agreement with Oriental Energy Company Ltd., (SSE: stock code 002221) ("Oriental Energy"), one of the largest propane dehydrogenation plant (PDH) operators and importers in China, whereby Helios LPG will operate eight VLGC's for Oriental Energy.  In addition, Helios LPG has entered into a COA with Oriental Energy covering their shipments from the United States Gulf.

CEO and Chairman John Hadjipateras commented, ""The Helios Pool will increase its market presence by a substantial number of ships and operate a significant cargo system for one of the largest PDH operators and importers of LPG to China. I am a strong believer in the potential of LPG as a fuel which can provide efficient clean energy and am very happy to have contracted with one of the most substantial and significant companies in the field of LPG."

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