A company from Malta has launched three tenders seeking services for a 159-kilometer long interconnector that will connect the island to Italy, ending its gas isolation with the connection to the trans-European Gas Network. Premium content Checking for account. You need javascript to validate your login status. Premium Premium content
GTT wraps up 2021 with 68 LNG carrier orders
French LNG containment specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) reports solid earnings at high-end of annual targets for 2021, with 68 LNG carrier orders, amongst others. Courtesy of GTT On 17 February 2022, GTT presented its results for the 2021 financial year. Philippe Berterottière, CEO of GTT, said: “With 68 LNG carrier orders,
Sonatrach and Sinopec sign Skikda LNG storage tank deal
Algerian LNG export terminal operator Sonatrach has awarded a contract to Chinese group Sinopec for the construction of a new LNG storage tank for the Skikda LNG facility. Courtesy of Sonatrach On 17 February 2022, Sonatrach has signed this contract with units of Sinopec; Sinopec Luoyang Engineering (LPEC) and Sinopec
ABS: Hydrogen and CC support critical for energy transition
The CEO of the classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) says government support is crucial if hydrogen and carbon capture (CC) are to deliver net-zero. Courtesy of ABS; Credit: Jakub Kutys Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS CEO, held a keynote speech to open the American Hydrogen Forum. In the message
EIA: US weekly LNG exports drop by four
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) report says that weekly LNG exports are down by four vessels this week from last week. Courtesy of Cheniere EIA stated in its weekly LNG exports report that 23 LNG vessels departed the United States between 10 February and 16 February 2022. This is
RINA OKs 1st MR tanker to exceed IMO 2050 targets using fossil fuels
Classification society RINA has granted approval in principle (AiP) to a hydrogen-powered MR tanker design developed by Swedish designer FKAB Marine Design. Courtesy of RINA As informed, it is the first AiP of a design using currently viable technology and fuels that achieves IMO 2050 targets. Conceived by the class
DSME orders GTT tank design for Maran Gas LNGCs
French LNG containment specialist GTT has received a tank design order for four new Maran Gas LNG carriers (LNGCs) from South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). Illustration only; Courtesy of DSME DSME is building these four new ships for Maran Gas Maritime. This is a subsidiary of
Novatek receives module for Arctic LNG 2
Audax carrier has delivered a process module for Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 project from the Chinese port of Tianjin. Courtesy of Novatek Russian LNG major Novatek said that the Arc7 ice-class module carrier Audax completed its trip along the Northern Sea Route. This is long after the traditional navigation season
Full value-chain offering from Aker and Northern Lights to speed up CCS deployment
Norwegian company focused on capturing CO₂ emissions, Aker Carbon Capture, has joined forces with Northern Lights JV to work on accelerating the carbon capture and storage (CCS) market through full value-chain offerings in a bid to expedite the deployment of CCS projects in Europe. The two players informed on Thursday
Hyoffwind partners to build green hydrogen production facility in Zeebrugge
Belgian consortium Hyoffwind has signed an agreement with John Cockerill and BESIX to build a green hydrogen production unit in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. Courtesy of Port of Zeebrugge A consortium active across the entire energy value chain is developing the Hyoffwind project. It consists of Virya Energy (generation
Repsol to provide LNG to Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG
Spanish oil and gas company Repsol will provide LNG to U.S. project developer Venture Global for its Louisiana-based Plaquemines LNG export project. Courtesy of Venture Global LNG Venture Global LNG and Repsol agreed on this transaction at the end of January 2022. The parties signed the deal for a period
MOL orders two super eco ferries
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its group company MOL Ferry have ordered two liquefied natural gas- (LNG) fueled wind power-ready ferries. Photo: MOL MOL signed a deal with compatriot shipbuilder Naikai Zosen Corporation for the construction of the ferry pair. The 199.4-meter-long vessels are slated for delivery