’An Introduction to LNG Bunkering’, written by industry expert Nigel Draffin and published by Petrospot, answers the key questions about the use of liquefied natural gas as a bunker fuel. Draffin takes a practical and lucid approach to his subject. He looks at the properties of methane, gas-only and
UK’s South Hook liquefied natural gas terminal is expected to receive a cargo of LNG from Qatar next week, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The Umm Slal LNG tanker, with a capacity of 266,000 cbm, is due to arrive at the South Hook terminal on May 16. The South Hook terminal ca
Cuadrilla has announced plans to drill an exploration well at its Balcombe site later this year. The company intends to commence discussions with local residents to explain exactly what this work will involve. The drilling work will commence in the summer. Specifically Cuadrilla plans to drill and t
Ophir Energy plc announced that it has secured a drilling rig and executed a letter of agreement for Rig Share Assignment with BG Group for the continuation of its 2013-2014 East African offshore drilling programme. Odjfell Drilling is the contract counterpart and drilling service contractor. The De
Trelleborg has teamed up with leading oil and gas industry contractor, Saipem, to develop a new LNG tandem offloading system. Derived from existing and proven technologies, the latest development in cryogenic LNG floating hoses is set to become a key component in offloading systems for future offsho
Repsol posted net income of 631 million euros in the first quarter of 2013, a rise of 1.6% from the year-earlier period at current cost of supply. Calculated based on MIFO criteria, net income was 634 million euros. These earnings are especially significant as the first quarter of 2012 included earn
PIRA Energy Group reported that demand for LNG fell from March to April and actual end user gas demand in countries importing LNG falls by even more. In the U.S., while regional gas prices rose month-on-month basis differentials weakened. In Europe, gas demand has dropped to levels not seen since 20
Talisman Energy Poland B.V. has reached an agreement to transfer its interests in Poland to its partner San Leon Energy. San Leon will acquire 100% of the shares of Talisman Energy Polska Sp. z o.o. (100% held by Talisman Energy Poland B.V.), including all assets and drilling equipment. The deal ena
Gas Natural Fenosa’s net profit was 411 million euros, while its EBITDA grew by 2.2% to 1.329 billion thanks to its international business. The EBITDA from the energy multinational’s international business grew by 8.1% and represented 44.1% of the consolidated total at the close of the first quarter
Emerson Process Management announced the new Daniel™ 3818 Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter for liquefied natural gas applications. Specifically designed for reducing flow measurement uncertainty throughout the LNG value chain, this meter is ideal for many marine and offshore applications, including cust
The Zeebrugge LNG terminal in Belgium, operated by Fluxys, will get an LNG cargo onboard the 210,157 cbm Umm Al Amad from Qatar on May 23, port data reveals. SENER has recently won a contract for the extension works at the LNG terminal which will consist of adding a second jetty, enabling the facili
UK’s South Hook LNG terminal is expected to receive a cargo of LNG next week from Qatar, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The Shagra LNG carrier, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive at the South Hook terminal on May 13. Qatar Petroleum owns 67.5 per cent o
AB Klaipėdos Nafta said it has contracted German concern PPS Pipeline Systems GmbH for the Natural Gas Pipeline System EPC works related to the LNG terminal project. “Under the Contract natural gas pipeline system engineering, procurement and construction works, necessary in constructing the connect
TGE Marine Gas Engineering signed a contract with Jiangnan Shipyard Group for the design and supply of the gas handling system as well as cargo tank material package for a 30,000 cbm LNG carrier. TGE Marine has developed the concept for the next generation of LNG carriers destined to deliver LNG fro
