** Shares of chemical tanker firm Odfjell ODF.OL rise +9
pct after the said it saw significant upside potential to its
earnings
** Stock hits its highest level in over five years
** Co sees long-term earnings growth to average 10 pct per
annum over time urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nGNE4R17vT
** Estimates positive impact on FY EBITDA of up to $15
million if vessel contracts are renewed urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL5N1T71R8
** Co to take delivery of 11 newbuildings in 2018 and 2019
with significantly lower operating costs than its older vessels
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