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Polish Q1 LNG imports rise
Poland is continuing to increase imports of liquefied natural gas via its only import facility in Swinoujscie as it is looking to reduce reliance on pipeline gas imports from Russia. Poland’s dominant gas firm PGNiG said in a preliminary operating report on Tuesday that it imported 0.98 billion cubi
Spain’s Enagas logs 14.7% profit hike
Spanish LNG terminal operator Enagas reported a 14.7 per cent rise in first-quarter profit as it saw no impact from the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The company said net profit in the first quarter increased to 119 million euros ($128.8 million), up from 104 million euros in the same period a year
Construction starts on Gothia Tanker Alliance LNG-powered tanker
China’s Avic Dingheng shipyard has started building the seventh liquefied natural gas-powered vessel ordered by Sweden’s Gothia Tanker Alliance. The Chinese yard held a keel ceremony for the dual-fuelled product and chemical tanker on April 18, according to Swedish shipowner Furetank. Furetank is a
Spain LNG imports jump in March
Spain’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) jumped in March 2020.
GTT first-quarter revenue up
French liquefied natural gas containment specialist GTT reported a 74 per cent rise in first-quarter revenue as new orders keep pouring in. GTT, which is about 40 per cent owned by French utility Engie, said its revenue reached 102.5 million euros ($111.2 million) in the first quarter of this year.
Energy transition: Will the Netherlands lead the private investment charge?
Moving from carbon-intensive fossil fuels to more sustainable forms of energy is an area of major focus in the Netherlands as it is across Europe, but investing in energy transition involves navigating complex regulatory systems and bridging crucial knowledge gaps. On 28 November 2019, the European
Exmar shuffles board as chairman passes away
Belgian shipowner Exmar has made board changes following the death of its chairman Baron Phillippe Bodson. The LNG and LPG player said on Friday that Baron Phillippe Bodson, aged 75, had sadly passed away on 4 April following his 3-week fight against Covid-19 coronavirus. As part of the management c
MAN two-stroke engines to power Finnlines’ RoRo newbuilds
Germany’s engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to supply two-stroke engines for Finnlines’ new hybrid roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels.
Three pathways to decarbonization of shipping
There are three potential fuel pathways toward developing zero-emission vessels and decarbonizing the future of shipping, according to ABS. The US-based classification society just released the 2020 Setting the Course to Low-Carbon Shipping — Pathways to Sustainable Shipping outlook, which maps out
Lundqvist Rederierna orders LNG-powered Aframax
Finnish shipping company Lundqvist Rederierna has ordered a liquefied natural gas-powered Aframax tanker from Japan’s Sumitomo Heavy Industries. The 112,000-deadweight-tonnage ship is scheduled for delivery by January 2022, according to Lundqvist Rederierna. Lundqvist Rederierna did not reveal the p
Baleària’s earnings rise in 2019
Spanish shipping company Baleària wrapped up 2019 with turnover and EBITDA growth of 19 per cent.
Anthony Veder, BV complete survey using augmented reality
Dutch gas and LNG carrier operator Anthony Veder and classification society Bureau Veritas have completed a pilot for “live remote class surveys” using a wearable device and augmented reality technology. The companies said in a statement that success of this pilot opens up the way for fully remote c
TMS Cardiff Gas takes delivery of new LNG tanker
Greece-based LNG shipping company TMS Cardiff Gas said it has taken delivery of a brand new liquefied natural gas carrier. The tanker named Amberjack LNG was delivered to its charterer, one of the major gas companies, on Tuesday, according to TMS Cardiff Gas. Amberjack LNG is a sister vessel to LNG
BayWa, Volkswagen open German LNG station
BayWa Energy and Volkswagen Group’s logistic unit teamed up to launch the first liquefied natural gas filling station for trucks in the German city of Wolfsburg. The station, located nearby Volkswagen’s world headquarters, will also offer bio-LNG in the second phase of development. BayWa said in a s