Kinder Morgan restarts Elba Island LNG units after fire
U.S. approves Alaska LNG export project
22
May
U.S. energy regulators on Thursday approved construction and operation of Alaska Gasline Development Corp’s proposed $43.4 billion liquefied natural gas export project. Image courtesy of AGDC The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted a Section 3 Natural Gas Act authorization, with conditions, to the Alaska state-owned AGDC. The Alaska LNG project
Matrix nets EPC deal for LNG plant in western US
21
May
Tulsa-headquartered Matrix Service Company’s unit Matrix Service secured an EPC deal for an LNG plant in the western United States. Courtesy of Matrix Service Company The engineering, procurement, and construction deal for the LNG facility was executed with a confidential utility, Matrix said in its statement. The facility includes an
Japanese majors form consortium to develop, commercialize zero-emission electric ships
21
May
Seven Japanese companies have joined forces with the goal of establishing new ocean shipping infrastructure services through various initiatives to develop, realize, and commercialize zero-emission electric vessels. The e5 Consortium is comprised of Asahi Tanker, Idemitsu Kosan, Exeno Yamamizu Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Tokyo
Report: Total secures $14.4 billion Mozambique LNG financing
21
May
French energy company and LNG player Total has reportedly secured $14.4 billion funding for its liquefied natural gas export project in Mozambique. Image courtesy of Total The financing deal includes a group of around 20 lenders for the first phase of senior debt funding, Reuters reported on Thursday citing unidentified
Dominion to continue Cove Point LNG exports during maintenance
21
May
Dominion Energy said it plans to conduct maintenance at its Cove Point liquefied natural gas export plant in Maryland next month. Image courtesy of Dominion Energy The Cove Point operator said in a customer notice that it will shut down the plant’s small liquefier as part of planned maintenance from
Gulf Energy wins Thai LNG import licences
21
May
Gulf Energy Development said on Thursday it has secured licences from the government of Thailand to import liquefied natural gas as it looks to reduce power prices in the country. For illustration purposes only (Image courtesy of Gulf Energy Development) The Energy Regulatory Commission approved Gulf’s request for an LNG
Oceaneering lands asset integrity job in Middle East
20
May
Oceaneering has been awarded a considerable asset integrity contract from a major operator based in Dubai, UAE. The award includes the provision of general and advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) and fabric maintenance inspection services across the unnamed operator’s onshore and offshore facilities in the Middle East, Oceaneering said on Wednesday.
Polish consortium to decide on small-scale LNG terminal in Gdansk
20
May
A Polish consortium is to decide on the construction of a small-scale LNG terminal in Gdansk following the completion of a feasibility study. Image courtesy of Lotos Group The small-scale LNG project, co-financed by a European Union fund known as the Connecting Europe Facility, is an initiative by Polish energy