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Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into Japan dropped during the month of October. Courtesy of Tepco Provisional data released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance shows that Japan imported a total of 5.94 million tons of LNG in October 2020. This is a 5.6 per cent slip compared to the …

Ocean Infinity has signed a contract for eight 78-metre, optionally crewed robotic vessels as part of the next phase of its ‘Armada‘ fleet. According to the company, these fuel-efficient, onshore-controlled vessels will initially only utilise a skeleton crew onboard. In due course they will work with no personnel offshore whilst …

Russian Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex said it has cut the steel for the lead vessel in the ice-class ARC7 LNG tanker series. Courtesy of Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex To remind, the vessels built by the Russian shipyard will be deployed for the Novatek-led Arctic LNG 2 project in the Russian Arctic. Zvezda …

The U.S. engineering and consulting solutions provider NV5 has secured an $8 million LNG upgrade deal. The company said in its statement the contract is for a Northeast Utility, without disclosing further information. The deal covers engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to upgrade a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility …

Normand Scorpion vessel; Source: Solstad Offshore Norwegian offshore shipowner Solstad Offshore has received a contract extension from Inpex for the provision of two anchor handlers to support drilling for the Ichthys LNG development in Australia. Solstad was awarded a contract by Inpex for the provision of two anchor handling tug …

Norway’s floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) giant Höegh LNG posted a loss for the third quarter of 2020. Courtesy of Höegh LNG The company recorded a net loss of $2.6 million, down from a $2.9 million profit in the previous quarter. Total income for the quarter reached $81.8 million, …

Spanish shipping company Baleària completed the first liquefied natural bunkering in the port of Almeria. Courtesy of Baleària The company said in its statement that the operation was carried out in cooperation with the Almeria Port Authority and the LNG supplier ESK. LNG bunkering was carried out via truck-to-ship method …

Black & Veatch and Golar LNG have expanded their collaboration to include floating production of blue and green hydrogen and ammonia. Courtesy of Black & Veatch The two companies said they have entered into a collaboration agreement in the field of floating ammonia production, carbon capture, green LNG and hydrogen. …

Norway’s Havyard Group has decided to create a separate company in an effort to meet market demand for its complete hydrogen system for ships. As informed, Havyard expects to have the first system ready for approval in principle next year, and its know-how and expertise will now be brought together …

India’s minister of petroleum and natural gas and steel, Dharmendra Pradhan laid the foundation stone for 50 LNG fueling stations. Courtesy of India’s Press Information Bureau The stations are part of the project that will see the construction of 1000 LNG stations across the golden quadrilateral and major National Highways. …

Australian energy company Santos plans to acquire a 3D marine seismic survey in the Bedout Sub-basin on the central North West Shelf called the Archer 3D MSS. The Archer 3D MSS is located within exploration permit areas WA-437-P and WA-541-P, and surrounding waters. The 3D seismic data will help develop …

Avenir LNG, a joint venture between Stolt-Nielsen, Hoegh LNG and Golar LNG, said its CEO Milorad Doljanin has filed his resignation. Milorad Doljanin (Courtesy of Avenir LNG) The company said in its statement that Peter Mackey will assume the additional CEO responsibilities on an interim basis effective November 18, 2020. …