TGE Marine has signed the contract with MAN Diesel & Turbo for the design and supply of the LNG fuel gas package destined for the conversion of the first Qatari Q-max carrier to run on LNG or HFO. The modification of the low speed 2-stroke main engine will make use of MDT’s electronically controlled
Sunday, January 13th witnessed the official opening ceremony of Damen Shipyards Sharjah FZE – the newest shipyard of Albwardy Marine Engineering. In a joint venture between the Damen Shipyards Group and Albwardy Marine Engineering, the core activities at DSS will continue along the tried and trusted
Qatari shipping company Nakilat and Qatari LNG producers Qatargas and RasGas Company Limited have agreed with engine manufacturer MAN Diesel and Turbo to convert a Q-Max vessel to use LNG as an alternative to heavy fuel oil in the main engines. The proactive initiative reinforces Qatar’s commitment
The Oman Drydock Company (ODC), one of the Middle East’s newest and biggest shipyards, announced its strongest year of trading. The shipyard undertook 75 drydockings and repairs in 2013 taking the total number to 190 since the yard which was opened in Duqm in Central Oman in 2011. ODC also saw staff
Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said Pakistan would ask Iran to set a new timeframe for completion of Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project. Addressing a press conference, the minister reiterated that the government was making all-out efforts to resolve t
The National Gas Shipping Company (NGSCO) of Abu Dhabi makes no compromises on safety. New Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems (LRRS) are being installed well in advance of new IMO regulations coming into force this year. The combination of the innovative Nadiro Drop-in-Ball™ technology and VIKIN
President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain met on Tuesday with Saadaldeen Ali Salim Talib, Yemeni Minister for Industry, urging the two sides to move for early finalisation of arrangements for import of LNG from Yemen. He said that expeditious finalization of import of LNG from the Yemen would help Pakis
As part of the Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture, Doha-based artist Ben Barbour traced the historic pearl route by traveling on a Q-Flex Liquid Natural Gas tanker from Qatar to Wales. His journey started in Ras Laffan, Qatar, on 17 July 2013, and ended when the LNG tanker pulled into port at South Hook,
Delek Drilling Limited Partnership and Avner Oil Exploration – Limited Partnership and the other partners in licenses 349/Rachel and 350/Amit signed a natural gas supply agreement with the PPGC. According to the agreement PPGC will buy the gas for power plant operational needs which the company plan
Qatargas has earned the distinction of becoming the first company in Qatar to be recognized as a Gold Partner of the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). This is the highest level of Corporate Partnership awarded by IChemE to companies that demonstrate a sustained commitment to the process indu
PIRA Energy Group said it believes that a tightening LNG market is in need of new supply. A backwardated forward price curve will provide an incentive to continue faster year-on-year stock draws, and Canadian production is expected to trend higher. The focus of the European gas market will continue
Australia: QGC Provides QCLNG Project Update (VIDEO) QGC, a BG Unit and operator of the QCLNG project, has released a new video showcasing the construction and shipping of modules from Thailand to Curtis Island, where the LNG project is located. VIDEO: From Plant to Plant – The LNG Process Woodside
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KBR announced that it was awarded a contract by BP Exploration (Shah Deniz) to provide detailed engineering and procurement support services for the Shah Deniz Stage 2 Project located in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea. It will be booked into backlog in Q4 2013. This contract win follows th
