Gearboxes from Mekanord form an integral part of propulsion solutions from Rolls Royce for several new vessels. Mekanord is e.g. supplying Rolls Royce with gearboxes for two newly developed, gas powered cargo vessels. The two cargo vessels are based on the award-winning “Environship Concept” from Ro
Belgium’s Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal is expected to receive a cargo of LNG from Qatar onboard the Al Thakhira, a 145,702 cbm tanker, on April 10, according to the Zeebrugge Port Authority. Fluxys, the operator of the terminal, recently said that it has unloaded 70 carriers at the Zeebr
The Société du Terminal Méthanier de Fos Cavaou (STMFC) is changing its name to Fosmax LNG – a new identity that incorporates its geographical location, Fos-sur-Mer, its capacity to receive the largest LNG cargoes, and its activities at the heart of the global liquefied natural gas market. The colou
Kentz Corporation Limited, the holding company of the Kentz engineering and construction group, announced its unaudited group results for the year ending 31 December 2011. Financial Highlights Revenue in 2011 increased by 29% to US$1,367.5m (2010:US$1,057.4m) Profit before tax in 2011 increased by 1
The latest LNG cargo to be loaded at Norway’s Hammerfest terminal has been dispatched to Spain, according to shipping data. The 140,000 m3 Arctic Discoverer departed Hammerfest today, and is expected to arrive at Spain’s Bilbao terminal on April 3. The Hammerfest terminal is operated by Statoil and
Eidesvik newbuilding, Viking Prince, was named in an official ceremony in Aalesund, Norway, on 23 March, the company said in a statement. Viking Prince is the fifth Eidesvik Offshore vessel that is powered by LNG. It is a powerfull supplyship with large volume and large deck space. The LNG dual fuel
The Methane Nile Eagle LNG carrier, with a capacity of 145,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s Dragon terminal from Trinidad on April 1, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. Dragon LNG terminal plays an intrinsic role in supporting the UK’s energy importing strategy. The
Eidesvik has entered into an agreement with Lundin Norway for chartering of the LNG powered supply vessel Viking Prince, which will be delivered from Kleven Verft 30th of March 2012. Viking Prince will replace Viking Athene in the existing contract between the two parties from the time of delivery,
The Gazprom Management Committee looked at the Company’s activities aimed at developing the underground gas storage (UGS) system in 2011 as well as the short-term plans. The meeting highlighted that Gazprom had been intensely developing this line of business in 2011. For instance, the Sovkhoznoye, S
Russian gas giant Gazprom said that the company’s Management Committee adopted a decision to move over to the next stage in implementing the project for LNG plant construction near Vladivostok. The specialized structural units of Gazprom were tasked to elaborate in the first quarter of 2013 the Inve
Norway’s I.M. Skaugen said it has completed a new senior unsecured callable bond issue with a first tranche of NOK 350 million. The bonds will have a coupon of NIBOR + 9.00% and will mature in April 2017, the company said in a statement. In connection with the bond issue, I.M. Skaugen SE has bought
Gazprom Marketing and Trading Ltd (GM&T), Noble Energy Mediterranean, Isramco Negev 2, Delek Drilling, Avner Oil Exploration, DorGas Exploration , DSME, D&H Solutions, Next Decade and Levant LNG Marketing Corporation met to evaluate potential joint opportunities related to the marketing of LNG produ
Kongsberg Maritime’s Neptune Cargo Handling Simulator has been approved to the latest Det Norske Veritas (DNV) standards. The Class A approval, received early March 2012, covers the ship models available within the system and joins recent DNV certification for Konsgberg Maritime’s Engine Room and Na
Norway’s Hammerfest LNG terminal shipped an liquefied natural gas cargo yesterday, according to shipping data. The cargo is being hauled by the Provalys, a 154,000 cubic-meter tanker and the destination of the cargo is unknown at this moment. The Statoil-operated Hammerfest terminal has a capacity t
