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Canada: Former PNW LNG feeder pipeline approved
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May
zoomImage courtesy of TransCanda Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB) approved a variance to the previously issued North Montney Mainline project certificate requested by TransCanada’s unit NOVA Gas Transmission. The approval allows the construction to start on the proposed $1.4 billion natural gas project in northeast British Columbia. The project is
Woodside speeds up Scarborough development
24
May
zoomPluto LNG onshore gas plant (Image courtesy of Woodside) Australian LNG player Woodside is looking to up the pace on the development of the Scarborough gas field off the country’s northwestern coast. In March, the company completed the acquisition of ExxonMobil’s interest in the Scarborough gas field assuming operatorship of the joint venture
Harvey Gulf bounces back from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
24
May
zoomImage courtesy of Shell Harvey Gulf International Marine, the New Orleans-based LNG-fueled PSV owner and LNG bunkering pioneer, saw its final plan of reorganization approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court. The approval, granted by the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas – Houston Division comes just 77 days following Harvey
MAN Diesel & Turbo tech ordered for LNG-fueled fishing vessel
24
May
zoomImage courtesy of Man Diesel & Turbo MAN Diesel & Turbo said it has been selected to provide a complete propulsion package and fuel-gas system for the world’s first fishing vessel with LNG propulsion. An 86-meter newbuilding purse-seiner, the Libas designed by Norway’s Salt Ship Design, will be built by
Oregon’s environmental department seeking comments on Jordan Cove LNG
24
May
zoomImage courtesy of Jordan Cove LNG The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have called for public comments on the Jordan Cove Energy project proposed for the North Spit of Coos Bay near North Bend. The project includes a liquefied natural gas export facility
Five LNG carriers converging on Zeebrugge
24
May
Illustration purposes only (Image courtesy of Fluxys) The Fluxys-operated Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal is scheduled to host five LNG carriers over the next 15 days. Shipping data shows the first cargo, delivered from Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex is scheduled to arrive on Thursday, May 24, at the Belgian terminal.
NYK newbuild LNG tanker rescues sailors in Caribbean
24
May
Image courtesy of NYK Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) said that its newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Marvel Falcon has recently offered humanitarian assistance to four sailors requesting rescue. The LNG carrier had been sailing on May 13 from the port of Balboa, Panama, to Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG terminal
Total to come on board Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 project
23
May
zoomImage courtesy of Total France’s Total could jump onboard the Arctic LNG 2 project being planned by Russia’s largest independent natural gas producer Novatek. The deal could be signed at an economic forum in Russia during the week, Reuters reports citing the Kremlin. The French company already partnered with Novatek
ExxonMobil pushing for GHG emissions cut by 2020
23
May
Image courtesy of ExxonMobil ExxonMobil devised a plan for greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2020, including a 15 percent decrease in methane emissions and a 25 percent reduction in flaring. The company is undertaking a number of initiatives to significantly reduce methane emissions. XTO Energy’s leak-detection-and-repair efforts and operational improvements
CNOOC’s Dapeng LNG terminal hits 60 million tons import mark
23
May
Image courtesy of GDLNG China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) said its Guangdong Dapeng LNG terminal hit a milestone of unloading and regasifying over 60 million tons of the chilled fuel. The facility’s current capacity is at 7.7 million tons per year, CNOOC said in its statement, noting it is