Texas-based engineering firm Audubon Engineering Company has won a contract to provide services for a greenfield LNG interconnect on the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Courtesy of Audubon The pipeline project will move between 1.5 and 2.0 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of gas. This gas will serve as the main
US imposes sanctions on Russia’s largest shipping company
Russian state-owned shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF Group) has been hit with the newest sanctions imposed by the United States in response to Putin’s “war of choice” against Ukraine. On 24 February, the US took action to respond to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine by imposing economic costs that are expected
KR, STX ES, DSME aim to commercialize SOFC tech for ships
Classification society Korea Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with STX Energy Solution (STX ES) and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to work together on the technology standardization and commercialization of solid oxide fuel cells. Photo: KR The agreement was signed to facilitate the development of
Hyundai Samho orders GTT tank design for 2 new LNGCs
Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) has ordered the tank design for two new LNG carriers from French containment specialist GTT. Illustration; Courtesy of Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Hyundai Samho is building these two new LNGCs on behalf of an African ship-owner. The vessels will each offer a cargo
EIA: US LNG exports down by five from last week
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that LNG exports are down by five vessels this week from last week. Courtesy of Cheniere In the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook for the week between 17 and 23 February, EIA reports 18 LNG vessels departed the United States. This is five less than the
AET names first of two dual-fuel VLCCs built for TotalEnergies
AET, a Singapore-based petroleum logistics unit of Malaysian energy logistics group MISC Berhad, has named the first of the two dual-fuel very large crude carriers (VLCCs) built for a long-term charter with TotalEnergies, explaining that the new vessel is setting new standards in carbon reduction for the maritime industry. AET
Cheniere and EOG extend long-term LNG supply deal
U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy has extended the long-term gas supply agreement signed in 2019 with EOG Resources, tripling the volume of LNG associated with the natural gas supply. Courtesy of Cheniere This transaction is to complete the commercialization of Cheniere’s Corpus Christi Stage III project. The parties signed the
Port Arthur LNG will grant $50k to environmental projects
Port Arthur LNG has teamed up with Port Arthur Newsmedia to award $50,000 in grants to local non-profit organizations with programs aimed at improving the environment in the area. Artist rendering of Port Arthur LNG facility; Courtesy of Port Arthur LNG The local Newsmedia reported this as the launch of
Sempra joins Carbon Neutral Coalition for CCUS policies development
U.S. LNG infrastructure company Sempra has joined the Carbon Neutral Coalition (CNC) as a senior advisory board member to work on the CCUS framework. Illustration only; Courtesy of Sempra Energy The Carbon Neutral Coalition (CNC) committed to taking action to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. It is specifically
Energy industry optimistic about transition despite skills shortages, policies, and supply chain issues – DNV
A new report by classification society DNV analysed the views of more than 1,000 senior energy professionals, revealing that energy industry leaders believe the energy transition is accelerating faster than ever, and that 2022 is set to be a strong year for industry growth. Senior industry players from across power,