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STATS Completes Valve Remedial Works at Zeebrugge Terminal, Belgium
STATS Group, has completed an isolation project on behalf of Interconnector UK Ltd to facilitate valve remedial works at the Zeebrugge Onshore LNG Terminal in Belgium. Interconnector required a double block isolation to provide safe worksite conditions to allow change out of a 40” pig trap valve dur
Qatari LNG Cargo Bound for Belgium
The Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas import terminal in Belgium is expected to receive a cargo of LNG from Qatar onboard the 145,702 cbm Al Thakhira on September 1, port data shows. The Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal is situated on a 30ha site in the outer port of Zeebrugge. It has an annua
IGU Releases 2013 World LNG Report
International Gas Union Issued the first LNG Report. This report will be followed by other editions in 2014 and 2015, where readers will find comprehensive overviews of LNG market developments for each of these years. The current report reviews the situation of the global LNG market throughout 2012,
Wartsila Supplies Engines for First Danish LNG Fueled Ferry
Wärtsilä is to supply the main propulsion generating sets for a new, environmentally sound, double ended ferry. The ship, which is the first gas fuelled ferry for a domestic route in Denmark, will operate between Jutland and the island of Samsø and will carry passengers, cars and trucks. The vessel,
Monaco: GasLog Revenue at USD 20.4 Mln
GasLog, an international owner, operator and manager of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Highlights Contracted 2 LNG newbuildings at Samsung Heavy Industries for delivery in 2016. Vessels chartered out to BG Group for min
Wood Group Revenue Up 3 Pct (UK)
John Wood Group said its revenue from continuing operations was $3,447.1m in 1H13, up 3.0%. Financial Summary Good growth in EBITA in the first half and confident of achieving full year performance in line with expectations Revenue from continuing operations of $3,447.1m (2012: $3,346.3m) up 3.0% EB
Peru Ships LNG Cargo to Mexico
Peru LNG shipped a cargo of liquefied natural gas to Mexico on August 15, according to PeruPetro S.A. The cargo is being hauled by the STX Frontier, with a capacity of 153,600 cbm, and it is expected to arrive at Mexico’s Manzanillo terminal on August 24. The Peru LNG Project includes two parts: an
Novatek of Russia Continues with Share Buyback Programme
Russia’s largest independent gas producer Novatek is continuing with its share buyback programme. Novatek said that pursuant to the company’s buyback program announced on 7 June, during the period from 12 through 16 August 2013, 80,000 ordinary shares (including in a form of Global Depositary Receip
Gas Natural Fenosa Supplies LNG to Major Clients in France
Gas Natural Fenosa, through its French subsidiary Gas Natural Europe, now has 10 contracts to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to industrial installations in France. The Spanish multinational is a pioneer in this business segment in the French market and is at the forefront of its development, wit
Ukraine Reduces Gas Imports by 35 Pct
In January – June 2013 Ukraine managed to reduce its gas import by more than 35 percent compared to the same period in 2012, according to the State Statistics Service. In the first six month of 2013 Ukraine has imported 10,296 billion cubic meters of gas at a price tag of USD 4.334 billion. Notably,
Statoil Finds Gas in Norwegian Sea
Operator Statoil has together with PL479 partners made a gas/condensate discovery in the Smørbukk North prospect at Haltenbanken in the Norwegian Sea. Exploration well 6506/9-3, drilled by the drilling rig Transocean Leader, has proven a 40-metre gas/condensate column in a down-to situation in the G
Cuadrilla Stops Balcombe Drilling Operations Ahead of Protests (UK)
After taking advice from Sussex Police, Cuadrilla is temporarily scaling back drilling operations ahead of Balcombe ‘No Dash for Gas Action Camp0’ protests. During this time, company’s main concern is the safety of their staff, Balcombe’s residents and the protesters following threats of direct acti
Top News of The Week August 12-18, 2013
USA: Air Products Hits Milestone of 100 LNG Heat Exchangers Adorned with a banner appropriately marking the milestone occasion, Air Products’ APD employees at its Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility said bon voyage to the shipment of its 100th coil wound heat exchanger today. Yemen LNG
Iran Ready to Supply Gas to Ukraine, Moldova
Iran is ready to supply natural gas to Ukraine and Moldova, the Iranian ambassador to Ukraine and Moldova, Akbar Qasemi Aliabadi said. He said Iran holds huge gas reserves and is ready to supply the two European countries with natural gas, Iran’s SHANA news agency reported. “Both Ukraine and Moldova