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Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard, DNV GL to develop ultra-large LNG carrier
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard and classification society DNV GL have signed an agreement for a joint development project (JDP) for a new 270,000-cbm LNG carrier – the largest ever ship of this type.
Dunkirk LNG terminal receives 50th cargo
France’s Dunkirk liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal received its 50th cargo of liquefied natural gas.
Trinidad cargo heading for Dragon LNG terminal
The UK’s Dragon LNG terminal is scheduled to receive a cargo of liquefied natural gas from the Point Fortin export facility in Trinidad and Tobago.
Engie-CDPQ buy Petrobras’ gas pipeline business
Brazil’s state-controlled Petrobras said that France’s Engie, together with the Canadian investment fund Caisse de Depot and Placement du Quebec (CDPQ), have put in a R$ 35.1 billion ($9 billion) offer for Transportadora Associada de Gás.
Shell lays out nature investment plan to cut Co2 emissions
The Hague-based LNG giant Shell plans to invest $300 million in natural ecosystems as part of its strategy to act on global climate change, including addressing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated by the use of its products.
Top news of the week April 1-6
Mitsubishi Heavy to supply equipment for Rovuma LNG project Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has reached an agreement with ExxonMobil to supply a gas turbine and compressor packages for the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 project in Mozambique. Total invests further in Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG project
Lithuania: Klaipeda LNG regas volumes plunge in March
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification volumes at Lithuania’s first and only import terminal in the port of Klaipeda slipped in March.
Tokyo Gas inks LNG supply deal with Shell
Japanese utility Tokyo Gas has executed a heads of agreement (HOA) with Shell Eastern Trading for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Flex LNG seeking direct NYSE listing
Flex LNG, the company controlled by billionaire John Fredriksen and an emerging player in the LNG shipping business has filed for New York Stock Exchange listing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Fluxys LNG to offer Zeebrugge terminal capacity
Fluxys LNG said it intends to launch a subscription window in the second half of April for unloading slots and additional storage services at the Zeebrugge LNG terminal.
GIIGNL: spot, short-term LNG imports jump in 2018
The international group of liquefied natural gas importers (GIIGNL) reported a strong jump of spot and short-term LNG imports in 2018.
JERA inks long-term charter for Maran Gas LNG newbuild
Japan’s LNG importing giant JERA has signed a long-term charter deal with Maran Gas Maritime, an Angelicoussis Group company.
Dunkirk LNG terminal beats 2018 activity figures in first quarter
France’s Dunkirk liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal saw its activity spike during the first quarter of the year beating the figures of 2018.
GasLog Partners closes acquisition of GasLog Glasgow
GasLog Partners has completed the acquisition of the GasLog Glasgow liquefied natural gas carrier from its parent company GasLog.