BP, Sempra LNG, and Infraestructura Energética Nova (IEnova) have entered a contract for the delivery and receipt of the companies’ first carbon offset liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo. Sempra LNG said on Thursday that the cargo would be delivered to the Energía Costa Azul terminal in Mexico on Friday, 16
MSC, Shell partner up to accelerate maritime decarbonization
Swiss shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and energy giant Shell have agreed to work closely together to help accelerate the decarbonisation of the global shipping sector. MSC and Shell International Petroleum Company Limited signed a long-term memorandum of understanding (MOU) in an effort to “play enhanced roles” in the
Svitzer tugs to service FGEN LNG’s LNG import terminal
Svitzer, a Danish towage provider and Maersk subsidiary, has signed a ten-year time charter party with FGEN LNG, a subsidiary of First Gen, for the provision of towage and other vessel support services required by FGEN LNG’s interim offshore LNG terminal. Photo: Svitzer These will feature a floating storage and regasification unit
Woodside puts second Pluto LNG train stake up for grabs
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
KSOE surpasses annual order target with newest deal
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
Wärtsilä tests pure hydrogen/ammonia engines
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 to study safety risks on world’s first offshore renewable hydrogen facility
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.
Novatek subsidiary to develop Russia’s LNG fuel market
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
Petronas to supply LNG to Bangladesh
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
Ventia scores maintenance contract for Chevron’s Gorgon LNG facility
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.