Top News of The Week January 13-18, 2014

ALE Heavylift: Moving APLNG Modules (VIDEO)

ALE Heavylift posted a video showing how the modules are being moved on Curtis Island for Australia Pacific LNG project.

Fluor, JGC Secure EPC Contract for Kitimat LNG

Fluor Corporation announced that its joint venture with JGC was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract by Chevron Canada for the proposed Kitimat LNG project in Bish Cove, British Columbia, Canada.

Qatar to Convert Q-Max Vessel to Use LNG Fuel

Qatari shipping company Nakilat and Qatari LNG producers Qatargas and RasGas Company Limited have agreed with engine manufacturer MAN Diesel and Turbo to convert a Q-Max vessel to use LNG as an alternative to heavy fuel oil in the main engines.

Amec to Buy Foster Wheeler for USD 3.2 Billion

Amec of UK said on Monday it has provisionally agreed to take over LNG engineering company Foster Wheeler for $3.2 billion in cash and stock.

Woodside to Sell Pluto LNG to Chubu Electric

Woodside of Australia said that it has signed a sales and purchase agreement with Chubu Electric Power of Japan for the supply of up to approximately 1.5 million tonnes of LNG over a three year period commencing in April 2014.

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LNG World News Staff, January 19, 2014; Image: ALE