RApide 2800-G LNG pushboat; Image courtesy of Robert Allan Consulting naval architectural firm Robert Allan and engine manufacturer MTU Friedrichshafen have developed the first LNG-fueled shallow-draft pushboat design. Robert Allan said that the vessel was based on the shallow-draft RApide 2800-Z2 pushboat that currently operates on the Amazon river system.
Maran Gas orders sixth LNG carrier from Daewoo Shipbuilding
Illustration purposes only (Image courtesy of DSME) South Korea’s shipbuilding giant Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has booked a new liquefied natural gas carrier (LNG) order from Greek shipping company Maran Gas Maritime, a unit of Angelicoussis Shipping Group. DSME said on Thursday that it won an order for
Japanese LNG imports rise following two-month drop
Image courtesy of Tepco Japanese imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) have slightly risen again in July after a two-month drop. According to the provisional data released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance, a total of 6.82 million tons of the chilled fuel were imported into Japan during the month under
India’s LNG imports rise nine percent in July
Kochi LNG storage tanks (Image courtesy of Petronet LNG) Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into India rose in July when compared to the corresponding period last year. Data from the oil ministry’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) shows that 2.738 billion cubic meters have been imported during the
Environmental assessment of Kitimat LNG project underway
Image courtesy of Chevron The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) has begun an environmental assessment of the Kitimat LNG project in British Columbia. The Department of the Environment said that the CEAA started the environmental assessment on Tuesday, August 20. In a separate announcement from Wednesday, the Minister of Environment
Chart Industries gets notice to proceed with Louisiana plant order
Image courtesy of Chart U.S. LNG equipment maker Chart Industries has received full notice to proceed with the production of cold boxes and brazed aluminum heat exchangers for Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG export terminal project. This week Venture Global announced final investment decision (FID) and the closing of the
Höegh LNG falls to second quarter loss
Image courtesy of Höegh LNG Norway’s floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) giant Höegh LNG has slipped to a loss for the second quarter of 2019 due to seasonal variations and dry-docking costs. Höegh LNG said on Thursday that the loss for the quarter reached $3.6 million, below the red
Santos sees H1 profit rise due to record production figures
Commonwealth LNG files for FERC permit application
Image courtesy of Commonwealth LNG Commonwealth LNG has reportedly filed a formal application with the FERC for a permit to build an export terminal and affiliated feed gas pipeline in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. According to S&P Global Platts, the project is among a dozen or so liquefaction terminals that are
Gasum opens another LNG-biogas filling station in Finland
Image courtesy of Gasum Finish energy company Gasum has opened a filling station for environmentally friendly road fuel gas in Seinäjoki, Finland. Gasum said on Wednesday that the Seinäjoki gas filling station was opened on August 21, 2019. This new filling station serves customers with heavy-duty road vehicles and passenger