Venture Global urges FERC approval of Calcasieu Pass LNG
16
Jan
zoomImage courtesy of Venture Global US LNG export project developer Venture Global LNG filed a request with the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking ‘urgent action’ on the Calcasieu Pass LNG project in Cameron Parish, Lousiana. According to the company’s filing, it is requesting the commission to approve the
Ophir beats production forecast, names non-executive director
16
Jan
zoomImage courtesy of Ophir Energy London-based Ophir Energy saw its capital expenditure for the year 2018 land at $122 million, well below the guidance of $145 million. The company noted in its operations and trading update that the daily production averaged 29,7000 boe, 8 percent above the guidance. Year-end net debt estimate
Chevron shuts down Gorgon LNG train 3 due to mechanical issues
16
Jan
Image courtesy of Chevron US-based energy major Chevron has shut down the third liquefaction train at its Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on Barrow Island in Western Australia. Production from the third liquefaction train has been temporarily halted to address a mechanical issue, Chevron spokesperson told LNG World News in
LNG bunkering coalition shuffles leadership
16
Jan
zoomIllustration purposes only (Image courtesy of Skangas) The industry coalition promoting the use of LNG as a marine fuel, SEA\LNG named Société Générale’s Paul Taylor and Capt M. Segar of Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority as directors. Following elections last December, Tahir Faruqui and Xavier Pfeuty also join the SEA\LNG board
Australia’s Woodside awards Scarborough contracts
16
Jan
Image courtesy of Woodside Australian LNG operator Woodside has awarded four contracts for front-end engineering design activities for its proposed Scarborough gas project offshore Western Australia. The contracts are for engineering activities related to the upstream development’s floating production unit, the export trunkline and the subsea umbilical risers and flowlines.
Equinor hits gas at Ragnfrid North well in Norwegian Sea
16
Jan
zoomImage courtesy of Seadrill Norwegian energy giant Equinor together with its partners Petoro, ExxonMobil and Total, has proven gas and condensate discovery in the Norwegian Sea Ragnfrid North (6406/2-9 S) exploration well. Recoverable resources are estimated at 6-25 million barrels of oil equivalent, Equinor said in a statement. Ragnfrid North
Summit LNG Terminal in Bangladesh facing constraints on pipeline delays
15
Jan
Illustration purposes only (Image courtesy of Summit Corporation) Summit LNG Terminal, a Summit Corporation unit, is set bring its LNG import project in Bangladesh online in March as planned despite potential pipeline construction delays. Citing sources familiar to the matter, Reuters reports that the pipeline that would connect the FSRU to
Italian trio team up on LNG port facilities and tech advancement
15
Jan
zoomImage courtesy of Fincantieri Cassa depositi e prestiti (CDP), Fincantieri and Snam signed a preliminary collaboration agreement to develop port facilities and technologies using LNG in maritime transport. The agreement is aimed at identifying, defining and implementing medium-term strategic projects for the innovation and development of port facilities in Italy.
Lita Ocean delivers Incat Crowther-designed crewboat
15
Jan
Image courtesy of Incat Crowther Australian marine engineering design company Incat Crowther said the Lita Ocean shipyard delivered a monohull crewboat, Summit PSA 5 to PSA Marine. The vessel will be used by the Singapore-based PSA Marine to transport both personnel and light cargo to and from a floating storage regasification