South & Central Asia
Tokyo Gas looking away from US LNG
Japanese utility Tokyo Gas is not looking at raising its LNG import volumes originating from the United States as it pushed to diversify its supply portfolio.
Brokers: BoComm Books Four More Bulkers at CSSC Chengxi
BoComm has ordered four bulkers from compatriot CSSC Chengxi, Fearnleys said in its weekly report.
Eni contracts MODEC to provide new FPSO for project off Mexico
Japan’s MODEC has received a Letter of Intent for supply, charter, and operations of an FPSO vessel from Eni in Mexico.
Shearwater inks seismic survey deals in Mediterranean Sea and SE Asia
Seismic services specialist Shearwater GeoServices has been awarded 3D surveys in the Mediterranean and South East Asia.
Report: Bumi Armada Buyer of SFL’s VLCC Oldie?
Malaysian Bumi Armada has been linked to the purchase of the VLCC Front Ariake.
Shearwater GeoServices Secures Two New Surveys
GC Rieber Shipping’s 50% owned geoservices company Shearwater GeoServices has been awarded 3D surveys in the Mediterranean and South East Asia, adding seven vessel months to the current backlog. The surveys will be starting in the first half of Q4 2018. The Mediterranean survey will take approximate
Sinopec’s Qingdao terminal trades LNG on CHPGX
China’s Sinopec said its Qingdao LNG terminal for the first time traded volumes of the chilled fuel on the Chongqing Petroleum and Gas Exchange (CHPGX) at the end of September.
South Korea Unveils Support for Struggling Shipping Firms
Korea Ocean Business Corp to support financially troubled shipping firms and fund eco-friendly projects.
BIMCO: Iran No. 1 Buyer of US Soya Beans
Iran has emerged as the biggest buyer of U.S. soya beans in the aftermath of trade tensions between China and the U.S.
Tokyo Gas snaps up LNG Canada volumes
Japan’s Tokyo Gas has signed a heads of agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas from LNG Canada project with Diamond Gas International, a Mitsubishi Corporation unit.
Toho Gas inks LNG Canada supply deal
Japanese utility, Toho Gas on Wednesday signed a deal with Diamond Gas International for the supply of liquefied natural gas from the recently sanctioned LNG Canada project in Kitimat, Canada.
Eni awards Timor Sea gig to Maersk Drilling rig
Maersk Drilling has been awarded a contract for the semi-submersible rig Mærsk Deliverer with Eni for exploration well offshore Timor-Leste.