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BP and Shenzhen Gas pen 10-year LNG supply agreement
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Oct
UK-based oil and gas major BP and Chinese city-gas distribution company Shenzhen Gas have signed a ten-year LNG supply deal for 225,000 to 300,000 tonnes a year. Illustration only; Courtesy of BP Under the agreement, Shenzhen Gas will buy the LNG volumes from BP in the period from January 2023
Eidesvik and Wärtsilä bringing to life world’s first ammonia conversion project
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Oct
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has signed a cooperation agreement with the technology group Wärtsilä to retrofit an offshore supply vessel (OSV) with an ammonia-fuelled combustion engine along with the required safety system and fuel supply. The conversation project, named Apollo, will be the first of its kind in
Silverstream CEO: Air bubble tech particularly fit for LNG carriers
8
Oct
Although compatible with all oceangoing vessel types, the air lubrication technology is especially suitable for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, Noah Silberschmidt, CEO of Silverstream Technologies, revealed in an interview with Offshore Energy – Green Marine. Premium content Checking for account. You need javascript to validate your login status. Premium
TEN orders six LNG-fuelled tankers
8
Oct
Greek shipping company Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has placed an order for six LNG-powered tankers at South Korean shipyard Daehan Shipbuilding. As disclosed, the contract covers four Aframax crude oil carriers and two optional LR2 petroleum product carriers. The total price tag of the vessels is KRW 500 billion ($417
Samsung Heavy orders GTT tank design for 4 new LNGCs
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Oct
Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has ordered the tank design for four new LNG carriers from the French LNG containment specialist GTT. Illustration only; Courtesy of Samsung Heavy Industries SHI needs these designs of the new LNG carriers that will go to an undisclosed Asian ship-owner. As part of
Origin Energy and J-POWER team up on green ammonia in Tasmania
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Oct
Australian energy company Origin Energy and Japanese electric utility J-POWER have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for joint research on the development of a green ammonia export project in Australia. Courtesy of Origin Energy Origin has a 7,500 megawatts generation portfolio, including 1,200 megawatts owned and contracted renewables and
Bureau Veritas approves Malaysian LNG bunkering ship concept
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Oct
Classification society Bureau Veritas has delivered an approval in principle (AiP) to Malaysian company LNG Marine for its first LNG bunkering vessel concept. Courtesy of Bureau Veritas Bureau Veritas reviewed the new design and confirmed that it meets the technical and regulatory requirements and safety standards. This is the first
Eni launches IPO process for Gas and Power business
8
Oct
Italian oil and gas company Eni has launched a process for an initial public offering (IPO) and listing of shares in its newly merged Gas&Power retail and renewables business. Illustration only; Courtesy of Eni Gas&Power retail and renewables business is referred to as ENI R&R. Eni plans to complete the transaction
Polish LNG terminal expansion progressing
