Clean Fuel
Novatek confirms Achimov gas prospect
Russia’s largest private natural gas producer Novatek said that Arcticgas, a joint venture between Novatek and Gazprom Neft, completed a horizontal well number ‘U2802’ targeting the lower Achimov formation at the Urengoyskoye field.
Trelleborg acquires LNG transfer solutions specialist Signum
Swedish engineering company Trelleborg has, through its Trelleborg Industrial Solutions unit, signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the LNG transfer systems provider Signum Technology.
DNV GL approves GTT Training LNG bunkering simulator
GTT Training, a unit of the French liquefied natural gas containment system specialist, GTT, has obtained approval from DNV-GL for its new LNG Bunkering & Fuel Gas Handling System simulation model G-Sim.
Novatek localizing LNG equipment fabrication
Russia’s largest independent natural gas producer Novatek and JSC Atomenergomash signed a memorandum on strategic partnership and localizing the fabrication of critical equipment for LNG production.
Total kicks up investment in Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG
US LNG export project developer, Tellurian signed deals with units of France’s Total for the purchase of volumes from, as well as an investment in the 27.6 mtpa Driftwood LNG project near Lake Charles, Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
SEALNG: study strengthens LNG investment case
SEALNG has released an independent study showing that LNG as a marine fuel delivers the best return on investment and is a competitive option for newbuild Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC) on Pacific and Atlantic trade lanes.
Knutsen’s 12th LNG carrier departs HHI shipyard
Norwegian shipping company Knutsen said it has expanded its liquefied natural gas carrier fleet to 12 vessels as its latest newbuild Adriano Knutsen is set to depart the South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard.
Siemens wins Iraqi gas-fired power plant gig
German engineering giant Siemens has received an order to supply the key components and long-term power generation services for the 840-megawatt (MW) Maisan combined cycle power plant in Iraq.
Portugal books new Sabine Pass LNG cargo
REN-operated Sines LNG import terminal in Portugal is set to receive a new cargo of the gas from Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG export terminal in Louisiana.
Sovcomflot LNG-fueled tankers hit one year milestone
Russian shipping company Sovcomflot said it has reached a milestone with its LNG-fueled Aframax tankers fleet as it has been in operation for a full year.
InfraStrata looking into developing UK FSRU project
The London Stock Exchange-listed InfraStrata, a company focused on the development of natural gas storage capacity, has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Meridian Holdings for an FSRU project in the United Kingdom.
Brittany Ferries names third LNG-fueled vessel
French shipping company Brittany Ferries has named its third E-Flexer class vessel powered by liquefied natural gas the Santoña.
Exmar takes steps to increase liquidity
Belgium’s Exmar, the Nicolas Saverys-led shipowner, said it has repaid its outstanding bond financing it through a new $75 million bond issuance and its available resources.
LR to work with Chinese partners on 220,000-cbm LNG carrier
Classification society Lloyd’s Register has signed an agreement with a group of Chinese companies to design and develop the first 220,000-cbm LNG carrier with a GTT Mark III membrane containment system.