Among numerous energy transition initiatives, the ones that stood out the most this week were enacted by governments which truly do have the power to bring about the long-overdue upgrade to our energy landscape. Premium content Checking for account. You need javascript to validate your login status. Premium Premium content
Cheniere makes directors changes
U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere said it has appointed the new chief accounting officer. Courtesy of Cheniere On 22 February 2022, the board of directors of Cheniere Energy appointed David Slack as vice president and chief accounting officer. This is effective 28 February 2022. At the moment, he serves as vice
Saipem to focus on core oil & gas and low-risk offshore wind projects following financial woes
Following a profit warning in late January 2022, the Italian offshore contractor, Saipem, has revealed details about its revised strategic plan for the period between 2022 and 2025, which includes cutting costs, increasing focus on offshore E&C and drilling, being more selective in projects, and repositioning on low-risk offshore wind
Suiso Frontier brings world’s 1st LH2 shipment to Japan
Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) said the world’s first liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier Suiso Frontier came back to Japan with its first cargo from Australia. Courtesy of HESC On 25 February 2022, the Suiso Frontier returned to Kobe in Japan. Therefore, it delivered the world’s first cargo of liquefied
Audubon scores LNG interconnect gig in Louisiana
Texas-based engineering firm Audubon Engineering Company has won a contract to provide services for a greenfield LNG interconnect on the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Courtesy of Audubon The pipeline project will move between 1.5 and 2.0 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of gas. This gas will serve as the main
US imposes sanctions on Russia’s largest shipping company
Russian state-owned shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF Group) has been hit with the newest sanctions imposed by the United States in response to Putin’s “war of choice” against Ukraine. On 24 February, the US took action to respond to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine by imposing economic costs that are expected
KR, STX ES, DSME aim to commercialize SOFC tech for ships
Classification society Korea Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with STX Energy Solution (STX ES) and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to work together on the technology standardization and commercialization of solid oxide fuel cells. Photo: KR The agreement was signed to facilitate the development of
Hyundai Samho orders GTT tank design for 2 new LNGCs
Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) has ordered the tank design for two new LNG carriers from French containment specialist GTT. Illustration; Courtesy of Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Hyundai Samho is building these two new LNGCs on behalf of an African ship-owner. The vessels will each offer a cargo
EIA: US LNG exports down by five from last week
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that LNG exports are down by five vessels this week from last week. Courtesy of Cheniere In the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook for the week between 17 and 23 February, EIA reports 18 LNG vessels departed the United States. This is five less than the
AET names first of two dual-fuel VLCCs built for TotalEnergies
AET, a Singapore-based petroleum logistics unit of Malaysian energy logistics group MISC Berhad, has named the first of the two dual-fuel very large crude carriers (VLCCs) built for a long-term charter with TotalEnergies, explaining that the new vessel is setting new standards in carbon reduction for the maritime industry. AET