US liquefied natural gas exports have dropped considerably in the week ending June 10 when compared to the week before, according to the Energy Information Administration. Image: Cheniere The agency said in its weekly gas natural gas report that three US terminals dispatched five LNG cargoes during the week June
Siemens, Total to work on “green” LNG production
A unit of German engineering giant Siemens has entered into a deal with French energy group Total to advance new concepts for “green” liquefied natural gas production. For illustration purposes only (Image: Siemens) As part of the contract, Siemens Gas and Power is conducting studies to explore a variety of
Green hydrogen goes big in EU
Norwegian and German governments have, within a week apart, adopted state-level hydrogen strategies, several days after each had already earmarked funds to push this emerging industry forward within their latest packages to strengthen their national economies. Meanwhile, 93 companies – including offshore energy players – have expressed their readiness “to
Qatar Petroleum to integrate chemicals firm Muntajat
State-owned LNG giant Qatar Petroleum said on Thursday it will integrate chemical distributor Muntajat as part of efforts to further strengthen its downstream business. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi (Image: Qatar Petroleum) The integration of Chemical and Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution Company will enable QP to continue expanding its global reach, it
BW’s Pakistan FSRU in 100th STS LNG transfer
BW’s floating storage and regasification unit located in Pakistan’s Port Qasim recently completed its 100th ship-to-ship LNG transfer. FSRU BW Integrity (Image: BW LNG) FSRU BW integrity, owned by Singapore’s gas shipping giant BW and Japan’s Mitsui, completed the milestone operation on June 6. Since commissioning in 2018, the vessel
Eni, KOGAS ink LNG MoU
Italian oil and gas company Eni signed an energy and LNG sector cooperation MoU with Korea Gas Corporation. Courtesy of Eni The memorandum of understanding was signed by Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi and KOGAS president and CEO Hee-bong Chae. Under the agreement, the companies aim to identify specific cooperation opportunities
Flex LNG to take delivery of first 2020 newbuild vessel
Flex LNG, the shipping company controlled by billionaire John Fredriksen, is to take delivery of its first newbuild vessel for this year. Inside Flex Aurora’s LNG tank (Image: Flex LNG) The Norway-based company said on Wednesday it expects LNG carrier Flex Aurora to join its fleet by end of July.
Blue Economy CRC kicks off 17 new research projects
The Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (BECRC) has recently commissioned 17 short-term scoping projects as part of its research agenda. These industry-focused projects involve collaboration between industry and research partners and will guide the CRC’s future. The new projects, spreading across the five BECRC research areas, involve collaboration with 40
Jemena plans to connect Port Kembla LNG facility to EGP
Australia’s energy infrastructure company, Jemena, has submitted plans to the New South Wales government to connect a proposed LNG import terminal at Port Kembla to the Eastern Gas Pipeline (EGP). Courtesy of Australian Industrial Energy Jemena’s managing director, Frank Tudor, said the company has also advanced plans to modify the
Stena Bulk develops new LNG-fueled tanker
Shipping company Stena Bulk unveiled its product and chemical tanker prototype, the IMOFlexMAX, featuring dual-fuel LNG engines. Courtesy of Stena Bulk The company noted the vessel is able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 25 per cent compared to modern product tankers. The vessel, designed by Stena Bulk