South & Central Asia
KOGAS, ECV Partner Up on LNG Regasification Terminal in Vietnam
KOGAS and ECV have entered into a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on a new LNG regasification terminal.
Eni hits gas and condensate in Ken Bau prospect offshore Vietnam
Eni has proven the presence of gas and condensate in the Ken Bau prospect located in the exploration block 114 in the Song Hong Basin, offshore Vietnam.
Bluesoul ventures into LNG market with Torgy acquisition
China’s Bluesol has acquired the Norwegian LNG containment and fuel gas supply systems provider, Torgy LNG, marking its entry into the market.
Kogas, ECV team up to develop LNG terminal in Vietnam
South Korean LNG importing giant Kogas and Energy Capital Vietnam (ECV) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of a privately-funded LNG regasification terminal in Vietnam.
Number of Indian Seafarers Employed on Ships Rises
The number of active Indian seafarers surged by 45 percent in the last three years.
Keel Laid for Jan De Nul’s TSHD Galileo Galilei
A keel laying ceremony for Jan De Nul Group’s 18,000m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) has taken place at the COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry shipyard in Dalian, China. The new vessel was named Galileo Galilei, after the famous Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer. The TSHD will be equipp
China: Stolt Nielsen’s first 7,500-cbm LNG carrier launched
The Oslo-listed shipowner Stolt-Nielsen launched its first 7,500-cbm liquefied natural gas carrier at the Keppel Nantong Shipyard in China.
Osaka Gas, JBIC Invest USD 100 Mn in LNG Import Terminal Firm
The parties invested in a minority stake in the LNG terminals and floating solutions provider AGP International Holdings.
GTT scoops two LNG tank design orders from Hyundai
French liquefied natural gas containment system specialist GTT has received two orders from the Hyundai group concerning the tank design for two LNG carriers.
Wood Mackenzie: Japan to Lose Top LNG Importer Position to China by 2022
LNG imports in Japan are expected to decline 12% to 72.8 mmtpa compared to 2018, Wood Mackenzie said.
Up to USD 613 Mn to Be Injected in Portugal’s Port of Sines
Up to USD 613.5 million would be injected in the port during the concession agreement until 2049 with PSA Singapore.
WoodMac: China to overtake Japan as top LNG importer by 2022
Japan could lose its position as the world’s top LNG importer to China as early as 2022, according to a new report by consultancy group Wood Mackenzie.