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Robin Energy Adds Exposure to the VLCC Segment

Robin Energy Expands into VLCC Segment with Strategic Investment in Volare Shipping

By Leila Farooq
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Robin Energy Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed global energy transportation company, has strategically increased its exposure to the crude tanker sector by participating in a private placement for Volare Shipping Ltd., a newly listed company on Euronext Growth Oslo Børs specializing in Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs). This move capitalizes on strong market fundamentals and high VLCC earnings driven by geopolitical factors and increased tanker travel distances.

Robin Energy Adds Exposure to the VLCC Segment
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Key Points

  • Robin Energy acquired 90,000 shares in Volare Shipping Ltd. at NOK 154 per share, marking its entry into the VLCC segment.
  • The investment is supported by strong crude tanker market fundamentals, including record VLCC earnings and rising time charter rates due to geopolitical tensions and longer crude transport routes.
  • Robin Energy currently operates two LPG carriers and is diversifying into crude oil transportation via investment in Volare Shipping.

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: RBNE) ("Robin Energy" or the "Company"), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, announced today that it participated in the private placement of Volare Shipping Ltd. ("Volare Shipping"), a newly established shipping company listed on Euronext Growth Oslo Børs. The Company purchased 90,000 shares at the offering price of NOK 154.

The investment underpins the current strong market fundamentals for the crude tanker sector reflected in record VLCC earnings, while time charter rates confirm the structural tightening on the back of ongoing geopolitical disruption and longer travel distances for the crude tanker fleet.

About Robin Energy Ltd.

Robin Energy is an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally. The Company’s fleet comprises two LPG carriers that carry petrochemical gases and refined petroleum products worldwide.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.robinenergy.com. Information on our website does not constitute a part of this press release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). 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, including those related to the benefits of its investment in Volare Shipping. We are including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “project”, “plan”, “potential”, “will”, “may”, “should”, “expect”, “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and/or are beyond our control or precise estimate. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 and our other filings with the SEC, which can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov/. Except to the extent required by applicable law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACT DETAILS

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations
Robin Energy Ltd.
Email: [email protected]


Risks

  • Forward-looking benefits of the investment in Volare Shipping are uncertain and depend on volatile crude tanker market conditions.
  • Geopolitical disruptions, while currently supporting tanker demand, also introduce risks related to operational and financial stability.
  • As a forward-looking statement, actual outcomes for the investment's performance may differ due to factors beyond the company’s control impacting energy transportation markets.

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