The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) extended the terms of seven long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) export authorizations through 2050. Illustration only (Courtesy of Golden Pass LNG) The actions follow 10 LNG export term extensions issued in October pursuant to an export term policy statement DOE finalized in July. “The
LIQAL expands footprint in German LNG-fueling market
Dutch LNG technology developer LIQAL has expanded its reach into the German market with its partnership with Flüssiggas-Anlagen. Courtesy of LIQAL The goal of this partnership with the German EPC company is to facilitate the supply of turnkey, LNG refueling stations, along with the flexibility of local maintenance for station
WoodMac: Australia to see $11 bln worth of FIDs in 2021
Australian operators are expected to sanction some $11 billion worth of gas projects in 2021, following a year of belt-tightening. Pluto LNG (Image courtesy of Woodside) The projects that are expected to reach the final investment decision (FID) include Mitsui’s Waitsia, Santos’ Barossa and Woodside’s Scarborough as well as the
Darr: We can’t afford to focus on one solution
Novatek, Siemens in carbon-cutting LNG production pact
Russia’s largest independent natural gas producer Novatek signed a strategic partnership and cooperation deal with Siemens Energy. Illustration purposes only (Courtesy of Novatek) Under the agreement, the two companies plan on jointly developing LNG production solutions. The pair will also cooperate on solutions to produce electricity, hydrogen and other products
Gladstone November LNG exports up
LNG exports from the three liquefaction plants located on Curtis Island off Gladstone jumped when compared to the corresponding month in 2019. Courtesy of Santos Gladstone Ports Corporation’s shipping data shows that the three liquefaction plants exported a total of 31 cargoes during the month. The cargoes had a total
Port of Kiel opens new shore power facility at Ostseekai
Total closes ECA LNG stake acquisition
French major Total has confirmed its participation in the ECA LNG Phase 1 export project in Baja California, Mexico. Energía Costa Azul regasification terminal in Baja California, Mexico 8Courtesy of Sempra Energy) The equity investment agreement finalizing Total’s participation in the project has been finalized with Sempra LNG and Infraestructura
TFG Marine to offer marine biofuels from Q1, 2021
TFG Marine, a joint venture bunker company, launched by Trafigura, Frontline Ltd, and Golden Ocean Holdings earlier this year, is planning to transition to lower carbon fuels as it marks rapid business growth. The JV was announced back in 2019, with Golden Ocean and Frontline acquiring 10 percent and 15
EU presents new strategy to transform transport sector
On 9 December 2020, the European Commission presented its new mobility strategy, charting a course for shipping and the rest of the EU transport sector out of the COVID-19 crisis. As explained, the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy lays the foundation for how the EU transport system can achieve its