Australian energy major Woodside has formally launched the sell-down process for the second train at its Pluto LNG export facility in Western Australia. Premium content You are currently not logged into your account. Register and get a two week trial. You need javascript to validate your login status. Premium Premium
South Korean shipbuilding giant Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) said it has exceeded its annual order target after securing another deal for the construction of two LNG carriers. On 15 July, the shipbuilder revealed the new order worth KRW 457.1 billion ($400.4 million). The vessels will be built by
Finland-based technology group Wärtsilä has performed several full-scale engine tests running on ammonia and hydrogen as part of its new net-zero test program. As informed, the tests were carried out in Wärtsilä’s engine laboratory in Vaasa, Finland, to assess the optimum engine parameters for running on these fuels. The company reported “encouraging results”, with one test
DNV will lead the process safety study to identify the main environmental, safety and operational risks for the world’s first offshore green hydrogen production facility, which will be put into operation next year in France. The risks DNV will be investigating include the floating barge, fuel cells and hydrogen production.
Russia’s largest independent natural gas producer Novatek has decided to create a subsidiary called ‘Novatek – LNG Fuel’ which will be in charge of developing Russia’s LNG fuel market. Novatek said on Thursday that the newly formed subsidiary would construct small-scale LNG plants, facilitate LNG wholesale markets, and develop a
Malaysian energy giant Petronas has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh to cooperate in the supply of LNG. Illustration only; Courtesy of Excelerate Energy Under the agreement, Malaysian Petronas and Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla) are designated for the LNG supply between the countries. Both sides
Chevron Australia has awarded Ventia a ten-year maintenance contract for works on the Gorgon LNG facility. Courtesy of Chevron As one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand, Ventia is to become the primary maintenance contractor for the works in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Shell Tankers (Singapore) has inked new charter agreements with Knutsen LNG, Pan Ocean Co. and investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management for six liquified natural gas (LNG) ships, bringing its LNG carrier fleet to a total of 24. As informed, the 174,000 cbm LNG carriers will be built by
Antwerp-based maritime group Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) and Japanese shipbuilder Tsuneishi Facilities & Craft (TFC) have completed the construction of the “world’s first” hydrogen-fuelled small passenger ferry. As disclosed, the vessel Hydro Bingo is a 19-ton two-deck passenger ferry equipped with a hydrogen co-firing engine that combines hydrogen with diesel
German giant Volkswagen Group has ordered four more LNG-powered ships for its lowering emission goals. Models of the new LNG ships for the Volkswagen Group’s ocean-going fleet; Courtesy of Volkswagen Volkswagen says it is the first car maker to transport most of its new vehicles overseas using low-emission LNG ships.