HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Höegh LNG Partners LP (NYSE:HMLP)("HMLP" or the "Partnership") today announced the closing of the transfer of a 51% ownership interest in Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd., the sole owner of the entities that own and operate the floating storage and regasification unit ("FSRU") Höegh Grace.

Please refer to the press release of December 1, 2016 for the original announcement of the transfer.

About Höegh LNG Partners LP

Höegh LNG Partners LP is a growth-oriented limited partnership formed by Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. (Oslo Børs ticker: HLNG), a leading floating LNG service provider. HMLP's strategy is to own, operate and acquire floating storage and regasification units ("FSRUs") and associated LNG infrastructure assets under long-term charters. Its FSRUs have an industry leading average remaining firm contract duration of 13.3 years plus options as of September 30, 2016.

Contact

Richard Tyrrell
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
+44 7919 058830
www.hoeghlngpartners.com

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