Yamal LNG project (Image courtesy of Novatek) Novatek, Russia’s largest private gas producer, signed a deal with China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Company (CNODC), a unit of CNPC, to enter the Arctic LNG 2 project. The binding agreement provides for the acquisition by CNODC of a 10
MOL names Tokyo Gas’ LNG pair
Aspen Aerogels wins insulation supply job for Nong Fab LNG terminal
Image courtesy of Aspen Aerogels Aspen Aerogels has been awarded a new contract to supply aerogel insulation to the PTT LNG Nong Fab LNG receiving terminal project in Thailand. The contract was awarded to Aspen by a joint venture between Saipem and CTCI Corporation, responsible for the engineering, procurement, construction
Wärtsilä’s order intake slips 6 percent
Image courtesy of Wärtsilä The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä reported a 6 percent drop in order intake during the first quarter of the year. The company noted its order intake was at €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) down from the €1.5 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2018. Wärtsilä Marine accounted
CORE LNGas hive project pushes infrastructure development
Novatek hits full-scale production at Cryogas-Vysotsk LNG plant
Image courtesy of Novatek Novatek, Russia’s largest private gas producer, said its joint venture with Gazprombank, Cryogas-Vysotsk has commenced full-scale production of liquefied natural gas (LNG). “Cryogas-Vysotsk is our first medium-scale LNG project,” noted Novatek’s head Leonid Mikhelson on Wednesday. “Our marketing strategy provides for loading of bunkering vessels, small
Occidental swoops in with $57 bln bid for Anadarko
zoomImage courtesy of Occidental Occidental Petroleum submitted a bid looking to buy US independent oil and gas producer and Mozambique LNG developer, Anadarko Petroleum for $76.00 per share, totaling $57 billion. This represents a premium of approximately 20 percent compared to the value of Anadarko’s pending transaction as of April
Polish LNG terminal expansion co-financing deal signed
zoomImage courtesy of Polskie LNG The Polish government has signed an agreement with the country’s liquefied natural gas terminal operator Polskie LNG to co-finance the expansion of the facility. The office of the prime minister, through its social media channels, said the facility is part of the European Union’s energy
Teekay LNG inks 3-year charter for Magellan Spirit LNG carrier
Image courtesy of Teekay Teekay LNG Partners on Wednesday said it has signed a new charter contract for its Magellan Spirit liquefied natural gas carrier. The fixed-rate charter deal has a 3-year term with an oil and gas company commencing during summer of 2019, the company said in a statement.
Two Qatari LNG cargoes heading to Belgium
Image courtesy of Fluxys Belgium – P. Henderyckx The Fluxys-operated Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal in Belgium booked a pair of cargoes of LNG from Qatar. The shipping data shows the first of the two cargoes being transported onboard the 210,000-cbm Fraiha LNG carrier. The vessel is scheduled to dock