Top news of the week December 16-21

Golden Pass LNG gets 7-year extension to complete construction

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an order granting Golden Pass LNG an extension to complete the construction of the proposed liquefaction and LNG terminal in Jefferson County, Texas.

First cargo departs Freeport LNG Train 2

McDermott International with its partners, Chiyoda International Corporation and Zachry Group, said that the first commissioning cargo has been shipped from Freeports LNG’s Train 2.

Hyundai Heavy books $1.13 bln LNG carriers order

South Korean shipbuilding giant Hyundai Heavy Industries Group said it has secured orders for a total of six liquefied natural gas carriers from European and Asian shipowners, totaling $1.13 billion.

BP confirms ‘world-class’ gas resources offshore Mauritania and Senegal

BP’s recent three-well drilling campaign offshore Mauritania and Senegal has further confirmed the world-class scale of the gas resource in the region.

GasLog secures $1.05 billion LNG newbuildings financing

Monaco-based LNG shipper GasLog has secured $1.05 billion through a credit facility agreed with twelve international banks for its current newbuilding program.

LNG World News Staff