U.S. liquified natural gas exporter Freeport LNG says it expects to green-light the Train 4 expansion at its LNG export project in Texas by early 2023. Courtesy of Freeport LNG Freeport LNG operates one of the largest LNG liquefaction and export facilities in the world. Its first three liquefaction trains at the
U.S. Energy Secretary cuts to the chase and urges oil & gas companies to produce more
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has decided to cut to the chase and urge the oil and gas companies to increase their production to stabilise the market following the global energy crisis exacerbated by Russia’s attack on Ukraine. U.S. Energy Secretary, Jennifer Granholm The update came following an announcement by
MAN engines to power Northern Lights’ liquid CO2 carriers
Chinese Dalian Shipbuilding Industry has ordered two ME-GI dual-fuel engines from German MAN Energy Solution for the construction of two liquid CO2 carriers for Northern Lights, the joint venture between energy majors Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies. Illustration of what the expanded CO2 receiving terminal in the municipality of Øygarden in
NEL ramps up production capacity to meet EU’s hydrogen ambitions
Norwegian hydrogen company NEL ASA says it will increase its electrolyser production capacity to meet the EU’s raised ambitions for renewable hydrogen. Illustration only; Courtesy of NEL Nel’s electrolyser plant at Herøya can provide 500 MW of capacity to the market. Moreover, it has the possibility to expand up to
Industry partners to deliver Singapore’s first hybrid electric bunker tankers
Industry partners Shift Clean Energy, SeaTech and energy company Vitol have teamed up for a marine electrification project to deliver Singapore’s first hybrid bunker tankers. As part of the project, up to four hybrid tankers will be designed by SeaTech using Shift’s energy storage systems (ESS). The vessels in question
GTT: Ukraine-Russian situation could affect LNG tank orders
French LNG containment specialist GTT said the execution of certain contracts is at risk, mainly LNG carriers for Arctic projects, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Courtesy of GTT GTT says it is closely monitoring the evolution of the situation in Ukraine and Russia. The group expresses its solidarity with
Cheniere and Engie extend LNG supply deal
U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy has agreed with French energy major Engie to amend the LNG sale and purchase agreement from June 2021. Courtesy of Cheniere In June 2021, the parties signed the agreement under which Cheniere is to supply LNG to Engie. Under the SPA, Engie agreed to buy around 0.9
EU outlines actions to eliminate dependence on Russian fossil fuels
In light of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the European Commission has proposed an outline of a plan, which is supposed to make European Union member states independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas. This could reduce Europe’s demand for Russian gas by two-thirds before the end
Baker Hughes scores order for Plaquemines LNG
Venture Global LNG has granted Baker Hughes a contract to provide an LNG system for the first phase of the Plaquemines LNG project in Louisiana. Courtesy of Venture Global LNG The liquefaction train system (LTS) is helping to lower construction and operational costs with an approach that enables faster installation.
New Fortress to proceed with Sri Lanka LNG
NY-based gas-to-power developer New Fortress Energy will continue with the plans for the Sri Lanka LNG project after the country’s court discharged the opposing development. Illustration only; Courtesy of New Fortress Energy NFE issued this statement following a favorable ruling on 4 March by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.