The joint venture between Gasunie, Oiltanking, and Vopak has received approval from the European Commission to establish an LNG joint venture aimed at constructing an LNG terminal in Germany. Currently, the three companies are engaged in a feasibility study for the project and are exploring options for building and operating
Wheatstone LNG’s second train 90 pct done
Construction of the second liquefaction train at the Chevron-led Wheatstone LNG project in Western Australia has surpassed 90 percent completion, according to Woodside, a partner in the project. Key priorities for the second train include final mechanical fit-out and pre-commissioning of instrumentation and controls for refrigeration compressors. The first cargo
Volvo Trucks North America to Launch LNG Engine
Volvo Trucks North America is set to introduce its own 13-liter liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine for the North American market in 2014, as part of the company’s commitment to providing sustainable transportation solutions. The new engine, featuring advanced high-pressure diesel ignition technology, promises significant fuel efficiency improvements compared to
Video: Saipem’s work on Ichthys LNG pipeline
Italian oil and gas contractor Saipem was tasked with executing the construction of the 890 km gas export offshore pipeline for the Ichthys LNG project, led by Inpex, in Australia back in 2012. The project involved laying a 42-inch diameter pipeline, which was noted to be the longest subsea pipeline
STX Finland and Viking Line Sign Agreement for Cruise Ferry
STX Finland Oy and Viking Line ABP have inked a preliminary agreement to construct an environmentally conscious, next-generation cruise ferry for Viking Line, with an option for a sister ship included in the deal. Valued at around 240 million euros, the vessel will be crafted at the Turku shipyard and
Shells prelude flng to start production in 2017
Shell’s monumental Prelude FLNG facility is poised to commence chilled gas production offshore Western Australia in 2017, according to Peter Styles, the Deputy Chief Minister of the Northern Territory. Styles shared this update during the LNG18 conference in Perth, expressing that while the Prelude FLNG was initially anticipated to begin
Nobles Colorado LNG facility moving forward
Noble Energy, headquartered in Houston, has confirmed that construction progress on its Keota LNG facility in Colorado is proceeding as planned. According to Noble’s third-quarter report, the start-up of the LNG facility, situated in rural northern Weld County, is expected in the first quarter of 2015. The LNG facility is
Poland: PM Says Nord Stream Will Not Block Development of Polish Ports
In a recent statement, Poland’s Prime Minister reassured the nation that the Nord Stream gas pipeline project will not hinder the development of Polish ports. This affirmation comes amidst concerns about the potential impact of the controversial pipeline on Poland’s maritime infrastructure. The Nord Stream project, which aims to transport
PowerCell joins new EU project to develop marine fuel cells
Swedish hydrogen fuel cell provider PowerCell has joined H2Marine, an EU project aimed at developing innovative hydrogen solutions with a focus on developing and testing fuel cells specifically for marine applications. Illustration only. Image by Navingo The project entails a comprehensive process of design, development, testing, and distribution of PEM
Viking Line launches ‘green sea conferences’ to cut emissions by 90%
Finnish shipping company Viking Line has launched green sea conferences, a new biofuel-based sustainable initiative offered on the company’s two climate-smart vessels. Viking Line The sustainability innovation reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from a conference trip by an average of 90%, according to the company. Each year about 600,000 passengers
Cedar LNG FID postponed for mid-2024
Cedar LNG, a partnership between the Haisla Nation and Canadian energy infrastructure company Pembina Pipeline, has revealed that a final investment decision (FID) for the Cedar LNG project has been put off until the middle of 2024 despite numerous achievements. Illustration; Archive; Courtesy of Cedar LNG Cedar LNG said that