Novatek, Russia’s largest private gas producer, has hit a milestone at the Cryogas-Vysotsk LNG project in the port of Vysotsk. Courtesy of Novatek The project, a joint venture between Novatek and Gazprombank, has produced its one-millionth ton of liquefied natural gas since it began operations in 2019. During this period,
The Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex in the Russian Far East has cut the first steel for a new Arc7 ice-class LNG tanker for the Arctic LNG 2 project. Illustration courtesy of Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex The new Arc7 ice-class tanker was ordered by Smart LNG, a joint venture between Novatek and Sovcomflot.
Australian energy consultancy EnergyQuest expects the country’s LNG exports to jump after a strong performance in December. Courtesy of Chevron Australia Australia exported 78 million tonnes of LNG in December 2020. The results are better than the same period last year when EnergyQuest reported 77.5 million tonnes of LNG exports.
Engineering and construction solutions provider McDermott has secured a study to research opportunities to expand current liquid hydrogen storage capacity limits, through its unit CB&I Storage Solutions. The contract has been awarded by a leading natural gas producer the company said in its statement on Tuesday. “Industry leaders across the
China-based Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has held a steel cutting ceremony for the IMOIIMeMAX methanol-fuelled Stena Pro Patria, which is due for delivery in early 2022. The 49,900 dwt Stena Pro Patria will be the first of the three methanol vessels to be built by the joint venture between Swedish Stena
Norwegian offshore vessel provider Island Offshore now has three hybrid platform supply vessels (PSVs) in service for Lundin Energy in Norway. According to a Tuesday update by Island Offshore, the jack-up rig Rowan Viking has returned to Lundin’s Edvard Grieg field and is now connected to the production platform on
Germany’s engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has decided to acquire almost 99% of the shares in H-Tec Systems, a compatriot electrolysis technology company. Subject to approval by the competition authorities, MAN Energy Solutions has purchased the shares of the previous majority shareholder, GP Joule, adding to the 40% stake it previously took
The ferry Münsterland has arrived at the dock of shipyard Royal Niestern Sander in Delfzijl, Netherlands, for LNG conversion. Courtesy of Niestern Sander Royal Niestern Sander designed and built a completely new aft ship with LNG tank and equipment installed for Münsterland. Münsterland is the passenger ship from 1986, belonging
French LNG containment specialist GTT has been contracted to design the tanks for Pan Ocean’s LNG newbuild. Courtesy of Roland Mouron – GTT The order was placed by the South Korean Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard. Once completed the vessel will be capable of transporting up to 174,000 cubic meters of
Greek shipowner Avin International LTD has ordered a Suezmax tanker from the Chinese shipbuilder New Times Shipbuilding Co., and the tanker is set to become the first ammonia-fuel ready vessel in the world. The landmark 274-meter-long vessel is now under construction and the company has options for two further vessels.
Commonwealth LNG, in partnership with Gunvor, has launched a bid process for offtake from its planned 8.4 mtpa LNG facility in Cameron, Louisiana. Courtesy of Commonwealth LNG It is the first-ever tender process in which prospective LNG customers can secure future term supply at volumes, pricing and duration of their
