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Centrica CEO Delivers Keynote Address at Offshore Europe
Centrica Chief Executive Sam Laidlaw gave a keynote address at the Offshore Europe conference in Aberdeen, one of the largest oil and gas events in Europe. Sam first spoke about the recent tragedy, which claimed the lives of four people from the oil and gas industry in a helicopter crash off Shetlan
LNG Carrier Scheduled at Zeebrugge on September 9
The Methania liquefied natural gas carrier, with a capacity of 145,702 cubic meters, is due to arrive in the Zeebrugge LNG terminal on September 9, according to port data. The liquefied natural gas carrier will probably load in a re-export cargo and depart from the Zeebrugge terminal on September 10
Lithuania: Klaipedos Nafta Insures LNG Terminal Construction Risks
Klaipėdos Nafta of Lithuania said it has entered into an insurance agreement with PZU Lietuva for insurance of the company’s risk, related to construction works of the LNG infrastructure. The main terms and conditions of the agreement are as follows: 1. Insured Items – jetty infrastructure and facil
DNV Posts Strong H1 Results (Norway)
A focus on safety, service quality and the ability to provide leading-edge technology advice and solutions have contributed to the strong half-year performance for Det Norske Veritas Group AS (DNV). Revenues amounted to NOK 6,665 million and DNV strengthened its global position in all its key areas.
Vemex Opens CNG Fuelling Station in Czech Republic
The Gazprom Group company Vemex s.r.o, together with LUKOIL Czech Republic and Gascontrol s.r.o, continues to develop joint projects in setting up public gas fueling stations on compressed natural gas (CNG), thus expanding the portfolio of available motor fuels by this modern, eco-friendly and cost-
Gazprom Germania Buys 12 Natural Gas Filling Stations
GAZPROM Germania has signed an agreement under which it will acquire Ferngas Nordbayern’s network of natural gas filling stations. The company will acquire 12 natural gas filling stations in southern Germany from the Bavarian energy supplier. “With this acquisition, we are expanding our natural gas
Spain: LNG Tanker Due at Bilbao Next Week
Spain’s Bilbao import terminal is scheduled to receive a shipment of LNG from Trinidad next week. The cargo is being hauled by the Bilbao Knutsen LNG carrier, with a capacity of 138,000 cubic metres, and it is due to arrive at the Bilbao terminal on September 13, shipping data shows. Bilbao terminal
LNG Greenrhine to Be Christened Today, The Netherlands
On Tuesday, September 3rd, the LNG GREENRHINE will be christened. Mrs. Edwige Belliard, president of Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) will be the godmother. Last April, the first LNG Greenstream Tanker was inaugurated by Shell Netherlands. The experiences so far are promisin
UK: LNG Imports Drop
UK’s liquefied natural gas imports in the second quarter of 2013 dropped by 8 per cent, according to government data. Cumulative gas imports rose to 28.3 bcm in the first half, up 9 percent from the previous year. LNG imports in the second quarter accounted for 33.7 per cent of total imports compare
Lithuania Invites Petronas to Bid for Klaipeda LNG Supply Contract
Lithuania has invited Petronas of Malaysia to bid for a contract to supply liquefied natural gas for its terminal in Klaipeda Port. “We have invited Petronas to take part in this tender. We see Petronas as a very serious possible partner,” Evalda Gustas, the country’s Minister of Economy told Bernam
Gazprom, Itochu Talk on Vladivostok LNG Project
Gazprom’s Chairman Alexey Miller and Eizo Kobayashi, Chairman of Itochu Corporation, met in Gazprom’s headquarters in Moscow where they discussed the prospects for bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. Particularly, the meeting focused on the Vladivostok LNG project, including LNG marketing in
Poland: Swinoujscie LNG Terminal Facing More Construction Delays
The start-up of Poland’s liquefied natural gas import terminal in Świnoujście has been delayed once again, according to several media reports. The Polish Radio News Agency (IAR) reported that Treasury Minister Włodzimierz Karpiński, who commissioned a report on the progress of the construction of th
Nigerian LNG Cargo Bound for Portugal
Portugal’s Port of Sines is expected to receive a shipment of liquefied natural gas on September 7, according to the Port of Sines website. The Stena Blue Sky, with a capacity of 145,819 cubic metres, is sailing from the Bonny terminal in Nigeria. The terminal is held by REN Atlântico and has a nomi
Sweden: Trelleborg Buys Cryogenic Technology from SBM
Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, signed and finalized an agreement to acquire SBM Offshore’s cryogenic hose system technology. The transaction will strengthen Trelleborg’s offering of innovative and critical products and solutions for the growing floating li