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PSA launches Hammerfest LNG audit
Norway’s Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has launched an investigation into an incident at Equinor’s Hammerfest liquefied natural gas facility on Melkøya Island.
GTT scoops LNG tank design order from Sembcorp Marine
French LNG containment specialist GTT has received an order from Sembcorp Marine shipyard for the tank design of an LNG bunker vessel.
Exmar swings to loss as Tango FLNG is yet to start operation
Belgium’s Exmar, the Nicolas Savery-led shipowner, swung to a $16 million loss in 2018 following a $28 million profit in 2017.
MOL, Karpowership join forces on LNG-to-Powership business
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Karpower International (Karpowership) have agreed to collaborate in the LNG-to-Powership business.
SVEZA’s plywood certified for use on GTT’s Mark III system
The Russian plywood supplier SVEZA Group has passed the certification tests to become a supplier of plywood products for GTT’s Mark III containment systems.
GasLog inks long-term LNG newbuild charter with JERA
Monaco-based LNG shipper GasLog has signed a long-term time charter deal with JERA’s shipping entity LNG Marine Transport Limited for its existing uncommitted newbuild vessel, HN 2274.
Germany looking to increase investments in LNG terminals
The German government has approved a plan that would make it easier for companies to invest in new LNG terminals in order to diversify the country’s sources of gas.
Fluxys Belgium profit drops despite LNG terminal activity spike
Fluxys Belgium, the operator of the Zeebrugge LNG terminal on Wednesday reported a drop in net profit for the year 2018 despite high terminal activity.
Tallink Grupp firms up new LNG-powered ferry order
Estonian shipping company Tallink Grupp firmed up the deal for the construction of a new LNG fast ferry for the Tallinn – Helsinki route shuttle operations with Rauma Marine Constructions.
Belgium expecting two Qatari LNG cargoes in early April
The Fluxys-operated Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal in Belgium is scheduled to receive two cargoes of the chilled fuel from Qatar.
Anthony Veder expands fleet with LNG/LEG pair
The Dutch shipping company Anthony Veder has taken delivery of two 10,000-cbm combined gas carriers, which can transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) and petrochemical gases including ethylene (LEG).
Nakilat forms LNG shipping JV with Maran Ventures
Qatar’s Nakilat, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping company, has established a new joint venture with John Angelicoussis-led Maran Ventures.
Höegh LNG’s FSRU Independence resumes ops
Norway-based FSRU provider Höegh LNG said its floating storage and regasification unit Independence has recently completed maintenance and class renewal surveys.
First equipment cargo delivered for Arctic LNG 2
Russia’s largest independent natural gas producer and LNG operator, Novatek received the first shipment of cargo for its Arctic LNG 2 project at the Utrenneye field.