The U.S. engineering and consulting solutions provider NV5 has secured an $8 million LNG upgrade deal. The company said in its statement the contract is for a Northeast Utility, without disclosing further information. The deal covers engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to upgrade a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility
Inpex extends Ichthys gig for Solstad vessel duo
Normand Scorpion vessel; Source: Solstad Offshore Norwegian offshore shipowner Solstad Offshore has received a contract extension from Inpex for the provision of two anchor handlers to support drilling for the Ichthys LNG development in Australia. Solstad was awarded a contract by Inpex for the provision of two anchor handling tug
Höegh LNG boasts solid project pipeline amidst Q3 loss
Norway’s floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) giant Höegh LNG posted a loss for the third quarter of 2020. Courtesy of Höegh LNG The company recorded a net loss of $2.6 million, down from a $2.9 million profit in the previous quarter. Total income for the quarter reached $81.8 million,
Baleària completes first LNG bunkering in Port of Almeria
Spanish shipping company Baleària completed the first liquefied natural bunkering in the port of Almeria. Courtesy of Baleària The company said in its statement that the operation was carried out in cooperation with the Almeria Port Authority and the LNG supplier ESK. LNG bunkering was carried out via truck-to-ship method
Black & Veatch, Golar LNG turn to hydrogen and ammonia
Black & Veatch and Golar LNG have expanded their collaboration to include floating production of blue and green hydrogen and ammonia. Courtesy of Black & Veatch The two companies said they have entered into a collaboration agreement in the field of floating ammonia production, carbon capture, green LNG and hydrogen.
Havyard sets up hydrogen solutions firm
Norway’s Havyard Group has decided to create a separate company in an effort to meet market demand for its complete hydrogen system for ships. As informed, Havyard expects to have the first system ready for approval in principle next year, and its know-how and expertise will now be brought together
India kicks off 1000 LNG stations development
India’s minister of petroleum and natural gas and steel, Dharmendra Pradhan laid the foundation stone for 50 LNG fueling stations. Courtesy of India’s Press Information Bureau The stations are part of the project that will see the construction of 1000 LNG stations across the golden quadrilateral and major National Highways.
Santos files plan for Archer 3D seismic survey
Australian energy company Santos plans to acquire a 3D marine seismic survey in the Bedout Sub-basin on the central North West Shelf called the Archer 3D MSS. The Archer 3D MSS is located within exploration permit areas WA-437-P and WA-541-P, and surrounding waters. The 3D seismic data will help develop
Milorad Doljanin resigns as Avenir LNG CEO
Avenir LNG, a joint venture between Stolt-Nielsen, Hoegh LNG and Golar LNG, said its CEO Milorad Doljanin has filed his resignation. Milorad Doljanin (Courtesy of Avenir LNG) The company said in its statement that Peter Mackey will assume the additional CEO responsibilities on an interim basis effective November 18, 2020.