Caribbean FLNG (Image courtesy of Exmar) Argentina joins LNG exporters circle with Exmar’s FLNG deployment Belgium’s Exmar, the Nicolas Saverys-led shipowner, has secured deployment for its Caribbean FLNG set to be put in service at the Argentinian Port of Bahia Blanca during the second quarter of 2019. Anadarko allocates $200m
Trinidad and Tobago: DeNovo supplies first Iguana gas
zoomImage courtesy of Aquaterra Energy Trinidad and Tobago’s independent natural gas producer DeNovo Energy, unit of Germany’s Proman, started commercial supply of natural gas from the Iguana field off Trinidad’s west coast. The field was first discovered in 1982 but remained undeveloped for over 34 years DeNovo Energy said in
BIMCO to develop LNG bunkering contract
Illustration purposes only (Image courtesy of Nauticor) International shipping association BIMCO is planning to develop new gas-related contracts in Asia in an effort to further increase the involvement of its Asian members. The two contracts are the liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker purchase contract and a liquid petroleum gas (LPG)
France’s GRTgaz expects minimal LNG supply need to cover winter demand
zoomImage courtesy of Fosmax LNG French gas grid operator GRTgaz pointed out the need for sufficient supply of LNG as well as management of the underground storage facilities in order to secure smooth winter operations. In its outlook for the coming winter, the company noted that at current operating conditions the
Feedstock deliveries to U.S. LNG terminals ramping up
zoomImage courtesy of Cheniere Natural gas feedstock deliveries to U.S. LNG liquefaction facilities have continued to rise week on week as commissioning activities on several projects continue. The United States Energy Information Administration, citing IHS Markit OPIS PointLogic Energy, shows the combined natural gas feedstock deliveries to all liquefaction facilities
Greece opens expanded Revithoussa LNG terminal
Image courtesy of European Commission Greek gas grid operator DESFA-run Revithoussa LNG terminal near Athens inaugurated the third storage tank significantly bumping the facility’s storage capacity. The project was built in two stages, with the construction of a combined heat and power plant followed by the extension of the storage
Yamal LNG cargo transfer ongoing in Norway’s north
zoomVladimir Rusanov at the Yamal LNG plant (Image courtesy of Novatek) Yamal LNG cargo is reportedly being transferred from the Arctic LNG carrier Vladimir Rusanov to the Pskov LNG carrier just off the northern Norwegian shore. Citing Morten Hansen, regional director at the Norwegian Coastal Administration, Reuters reported the ship-to-ship
South Korea to back construction of 140 LNG-powered ships
zoomFor illustration purposes only (Image courtesy of Kogas) The South Korean government said on Thursday it will support the orders of 140 LNG-powered vessels as part of a package of measures to help small and midsized shipbuilders. While measures in April were aimed to help large shipbuilders such as DSME,
Novatek kicks off production from Yamal LNG’s Train 3
Image courtesy of Novatek Russia’s largest independent natural gas producer Novatek started initial production of LNG at the third liquefaction train at its Yamal LNG facility. Once the unit ramps up to full production the total nameplate production capacity of Yamal LNG will reach 16.5 million tons of the chilled
Gazprom eyes LNG market leaders circle unfazed by US competition
zoomImage courtesy of Gazprom Russian giant Gazprom noted a ‘considerable potential’ to become one of the global LNG leaders as its production capacity is being constantly developed. During a board of directors meeting, the company noted that the number of LNG-consuming countries would continue to grow in the long-term as
GTT bags LNG tanks design order
Image courtesy of GTT/Roland Mouron French LNG containment specialist GTT has been contracted to design tanks for two liquefied natural gas carriers being built at a South Korean shipyard. Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) is building the LNG carrier duo for a European shipowner, GTT said in its statement. Both