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UK: Centrica Appoints Non-Executive Chairman
Centrica said that Richard Haythornthwaite will be appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the Company with effect from 1 January 2014. Upon appointment, Haythornthwaite will also become a member and chairman of Centrica’s Nominations Committee, and a member of Centrica’s Remuneration Committee. Haythor
Shell: Greenstream LNG Barge, Maiden Voyage into Germany (VIDEO)
Shell posted a video of the world’s first 100% LNG powered barge, the Greenstream, which has been delivering liquid fuels along the Rhine river in The Netherlands for several months. This summer it expanded its range into Germany. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-
Russia to Liberalise LNG Exports from January 1
Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday that the country expects to liberalize its LNG exports from January 1, and a bill will be submitted to the parliament shortly. “The work as of today has been finalised … It has been coordinated and agreed by all the ministries of the cabinet
EU Commission Clears EUR 465 Million Aid for Developing Polish Gas Network
The European Commission has found a 1 950 million PLN (approx. €465 million) support measure for the construction of a series of gas pipelines and modernisation works in different parts of Poland to be in line with EU state aid rules. The Commission has concluded that the project will further EU ene
Norway: Borge Brende Leaves Statoil BoD
Børge Brende said that he will resign from his position as member of the board of directors in Statoil with immediate effect. Brende has been appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Norwegian government. [mappress] LNG World News Staff, October 16, 2013; Image: Statoil
Bureau Veritas Launches Pipeline Damage Assessment Tool
Tecnitas, the marine advisory arm of leading international classification and verification group Bureau Veritas, has launched a major new technology simulation system for pipeline damage assessment, in collaboration with Total. This new technology system, called EMPREINTE, allows pipeline operators
Russia: Novatek Completes Second Stage of Ust-Luga Complex
Novatek, Russia’s largest independent gas producer and the operator of the Yamal LNG project, announced the completion of construction and the start of commissioning tests at the second stage of the Gas Condensate Fractionation and Transshipment Complex located at the port of Ust-Luga on the Baltic
LNG Tanker Due at South Hook Next Week, UK
The Al Rekayyat LNG carrier, with a capacity of 216,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal on October 22, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The South Hook terminal can process 15.6 million tonnes of LNG a year and is capable of delivering 21 billion c
Boskalis Sells Australian Towage Business
Royal Boskalis Westminster said it has completed the sale of its Australian harbor towage business to its strategic partner Smit Lamnalco. The sale had already been announced in August 2013 as part of a strategic realignment of the towage activities. Boskalis received USD 55 million in cash for all
Russia: SCF Board of Directors Appoints New Chairman
The Board of Directors of OAO Sovcomflot held a meeting on Monday to consider, amongst other things, the election of a new Chairman. At the meeting, following a unanimous decision, Ilya Klebanov was re-elected as Chairman of the Board of OAO Sovcomflot, a position he has held since 25 November 2011.
The Netherlands: Rotterdam LNG Hub Gets Massive Boost
The Port of Rotterdam Authority said that two European subsidy applications relating to LNG have been granted. This means that the European Union supports the development of a Rotterdam LNG hub. It involves a subsidy of €40 million for LNG infrastructure for the Rhine-Main-Danube area and a €34 mill
DNV GL Recommends Ways to Make LNG Bunkering Safe, Norway
One of the key hurdles to the increased global use of ships fuelled by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is the lack of harmonisation of bunkering operations. “DNV GL is therefore today launching a Recommended Practice for authorities, LNG bunker suppliers and ship operators which provides guidance on how
Offshore Energy 2013 Launched (VIDEO)
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2013 has officially began this morning at 09.30 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Taking place for the sixth time, Offshore Energy continues with the steady growth with over 500 offshore companies showcasing their products. This content is available after accepti
Russia: First LNG Dredging Phase in Port Sabetta Completed
Dredging company Jan de Nul of Belgium has completed preparatory operations in port Sabetta which will serve as a key element of the transport infrastructure for the Yamal LNG project. The dredging project is scheduled for completion in 2016. During the 2014-2016 period, the fleet of Jan De Null is