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Sakhalin Energy Employees Complete Petrotechnics Training Programme
Petrotechnics announced its joint collaboration with Sakhalin Energy to deliver Petrotechnics’ world class Train the Trainer Programme to key staff to continue to build strong local self-sufficient safety expertise. Three Sakhalin Energy employees have successfully completed the ‘Train the Trainer’
GasLog to Buy Three LNG Carriers from BG
GasLog said it has signed a deal with Methane Services, a unit of BG Group, to purchase three LNG carriers from MSL’s fleet and to charter those ships back to MSL for six-year initial terms. MSL also will have options to extend the term of the time charters for two of the ships for a […]
GTT, Keppel Singmarine Ink License Deal for Membrane LNG Containment Systems
Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT), world leader in the design of membrane containment systems for the maritime transportation and storage of LNG, and Keppel Singmarine, the specialised shipbuilding division of Keppel Offshore & Marine, signed last week a Technical Assistance and License Agreement for t
BP Releases Energy Outlook 2035 (VIDEO)
Global energy demand continues to grow but that growth is slowing and mainly driven by emerging economies – led by China and India – according to the BP Energy Outlook 2035, which is published today. This is the fourth annual edition of the Outlook, and for the first time it sets out BP’s view of [&
Eni Finalizes Severenergia Stake Sale to Novatek and GazpromNeft
NOVATEK announced the completion of a deal by Yamal development (a 50/50 Joint Venture between NOVATEK and GazpromNeft) to acquire a 60% equity stake in Artic Russia B.V. from the Italian energy company, ENI. Artic Russia B.V. owns a 49% equity stake in the SeverEnergia Joint Venture. In addition, o
Stena Bulk Reclaims Responsibility for Three LNG Carriers
Following a reorganisation, Stena Bulk took back the overall responsibility for the commercial operation and technical management of the three LNG tankers Stena Blue Sky, Stena Crystal Sky and Stena Clear Sky from Stena LNG on January 1. The vessels are signed to time charters for the next 2-3 years
Fjord Line: Second LNG Ferry Tested
Construction of the second of two new environmentally friendly cruise ferries that Fjord Line has ordered from Bergen Group Fosen has come so far that the ship could be tested out recently in the Trondheim Fjord. Interior fitting and finishing work on the new MS Bergensfjord has proceeded faster tha
VINCI Scores Contract for Yamal LNG Storage Tanks
Entrepose Contracting and VINCI Construction Grands Projets, both subsidiaries of VINCI, have been awarded a contract with JSC Yamal LNG, owned by NOVATEK (80 %) and TOTAL (20 %), to perform an engineering, procurement, supply, construction and commissioning of four cryogenic full-containment LNG st
Brittany Ferries Orders LNG Ferry from STX France
STX France SA has signed a contract with the French owner Brittany Ferries for an LNG ferry. Due for delivery at the end of 2016, this ship sets major milestones in the field of motorisation and energy storage and opens the way to a new generation of environmental friendly ships. The ship bearing th
Novatek Sells 20 Pct Share in Yamal LNG to CNODC
NOVATEK announced the closing of the sale of a 20% participation interest in Yamal LNG Project to CNODC, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), upon the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals from Russian, European and Chinese authorities. Following the completion of the
Imtech Wins Fassmer Order for Helgoland LNG Ferry
Fassmer shipyard, located in Berne in Lower Saxony, and AG Ems, which is the Emden-based parent company of Cassen Eils shipping line, have signed the construction contract for the new Helgoland ferry. Imtech Marine received the order for the whole range of electrical systems and electronics. Apart f
GasLog Plans IPO of Master Limited Partnership
GasLog said on Monday that its board of directors has authorized the company to make a confidential submission to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission of a draft registration statement on Form F-1 for an initial public offering of units in a master limited partnership to be formed to
Drum Cussac Protects FSRU Toscana (VIDEO)
The FSRU Toscana has begun commercial operations off the Italian Coast, on schedule. Before the 288 metre long container ship, turned floating LNG storage platform, could begin operation as a regasification plant, it had to negotiate a perilous journey, being towed from Drydock World in Dubai to the
Gasum Selects Site for LNG Terminal (Finland)
Gasum has made a decision between the sites available for an LNG import terminal in Inkoo, Finland, and opted for the Fjusö area in Joddböle. The construction of the terminal on the site owned by the National Emergency Supply Agency will require a separate environmental impact assessment. The EIA wi