Clean Fuel
Skangass Bunkering LNG Ferries with Passengers on Board
Already from mid March, Skangass will be able to bunker Fjord Line’s cruise ferries in Risavika harbour, close to Stavanger. The DSB (Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection) has approved bunkering ferries with passenger on board. Compared to current solution this is more advantageous as concerns
Gazprom to Remove Gas Price Discount for Ukraine
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Alexey Miller of Gazprom met on Tuesday where they discussed Russian gas supplies to Ukraine. “Alexey Miller reported to Dmitry Medvedev that Ukraine was still in debt to Gazprom for the natural gas supplied to the country last year and had an outstanding d
ESPO Urges EU to Reach Deal on LNG Bunkering Network
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has called on the Parliament and Council of the European Union to reach an agreement on the Clean Fuel Strategy before the European elections. The European Parliament and Council are meeting on Wednesday in a so-called “trilogue” on the Clean Fuel Strategy
Sovcomflot Wins Award for LNG Financing Deal
Sovcomflot’s $316-mln project financing transaction is recognized by the international shipping magazine Marine Money as one of the best financial transactions in 2013 and receives “The Project Financing Deal of the Year” award. The 10 year non-recourse project facility will finance two ice-class LN
Energy Regulators of Albania, Greece and Italy Approve TAP Compliance Programme
The three national regulatory authorities of Albania (ERE), Greece (RAE) and Italy (AEEGSI) have approved the first Compliance Programme proposed by the company TAP AG for TAP, the pipeline that will bring Azeri gas to Italy, through Greece and Albania. As mandated by the Final Joint Opinion which w
Belgium to Get LNG Cargo
The Umm Bab LNG tanker, with a capacity of 145,700 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal from Qatar on March 18, according to the Port of Zeebrugge website. The Zeebrugge LNG terminal, operated by Fluxys, serves as a gateway to supply LNG to Northwestern Euro
Gasum Selects Pori as LNG Terminal Location
Gasum said it has chosen Tahkoluoto, Pori as the location of its first LNG import terminal. The 30,000 cubic metre terminal will improve the availability of LNG in Finland and reduce emissions. Gasum intends to build an efficient liquefied natural gas distribution logistics chain based on truck tran
Vemex Inaugurates New CNG Station in Pilsen
Vemex opened a new compressed natural gas (CNG) station in Czech Town Pilsen on Chebská street, at the Czech Post campus. This station offers same quality standard for customers as any station for refueling with petrol or diesel. The station can serve about 10 cars per hour. These are good news for
Upton: U.S. LNG Exports Can Weaken Russian Influence
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) released the following statement on the potential for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to weaken Russian influence. The committee has been actively engaged on the benefits of LNG exports. In October of 2013, the committee held a
RINA to Assist Danish Shipowners on LNG Fuel
International classification society RINA said it has been authorised by the Danish Maritime Authority to act on its behalf to carry out plan approval and surveillance during construction on board ships using LNG as marine fuel. The authorisation is valid for ships flying the Danish Flag. Andrea Cog
Sovcomflot Takes Delivery of LNG Tanker Velikiy Novgorod
Sovcomflot, Russia’s largest shipping company, has taken delivery of its latest LNG carrier – the ‘Velikiy Novgorod’ – from South Korea’s STX Offshore & Shipbuilding. The ship is equipped with a diesel-electric, dual-fuel propulsion system consisting of 2 × MAN 8L51/60DF and 2 × MAN 9L51/60DF engine
Boskalis Buys Fairmount Marine
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) Group said it has sold its Dutch subsidiary Fairmount Marine to Dutch group Royal Boskalis Westminster NV. In the last 7 years, LDA Group has transformed Fairmount Marine from a pure operator into a fully integrated shipowner with a fleet of 5 modern tug vessels, dedica
LNG Tanker Scheduled at Dragon Terminal This Week
The Methane Nile Eagle LNG carrier, with a capacity of 145,000 cbm, is due to arrive in the UK’s Dragon terminal from Trinidad and Tobago on March 7, according to port data. Dragon LNG plays an intrinsic role in supporting the UK’s energy infrastructure. It imports and supplies 6 billion cubic metre
Golar LNG Partners Net Income at USD 47.6 Mln
Golar LNG Partners reported net income of $47.6 million and operating income of $54.7 million for the fourth quarter, as compared to net income of $35.4 million and operating income of $55.8 million for the third quarter of 2013. The improvement in operating income over the same period in 2012 is a