Top news of the week July 4-9, 2016

Australia: Ichthys LNG tank platforms installed

The Inpex-operated Ichthys LNG project in Australia said it has completed the two “most complex” heavy lifts to date at Bladin Point near Darwin.

Chevron ships second Gorgon LNG cargo

Energy giant Chevron confirmed it has shipped the second cargo from its US$54 billion Gorgon LNG terminal in Western Australia.

Woodside to develop LNG-powered shipping in Australia

Australia’s largest LNG operator Woodside expects greater use of liquefied natural gas as fuel in the maritime industries in Australia as the company awaits the delivery of its first LNG-powered vessel.

Hoegh LNG opens Colombia office to support FSRU contract

Norway-based Höegh LNG said it has opened an office in Cartagena, Colombia to support its contract with Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao (SPEC).

Europe to receive second US LNG cargo?

Spain is expected to receive a cargo from Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG export terminal in Louisiana. This would be the second ever US LNG cargo produced from shale gas to reach Europe.

LNG World News Staff