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Britain’s reliance on imported gas to jump as giant storage site axed
Britain is set to lose its largest natural gas storage site, increasing the country’s reliance on imported energy, after British Gas owner Centrica, said it would close its ageing Rough facility.
Picture of the day: Dunkirk LNG terminal
In today’s “Picture of the day” we bring you an artistic black and white photo of France’s Dunkirk LNG import terminal taken from a beach nearby the EDF-operated facility in the port of Dunkirk. Dunkirk LNG terminal, one of Europe’s newest LNG import facilities, started commercial operations on Janu
LNG Croatia expects FID in early 2018
LNG Croatia, the company developing the liquefied natural gas project on the island of Krk, expects to make a final investment decision in early 2018 as open season unveils a strong interest in the project.
Italy: Snam discussing purchase of Edison’s stake in Adriatic LNG
The Italian natural gas transmission system operator, Snam, has reportedly kicked off talks with Edison, EDF’s Italian unit, to purchase a share in Adriatic LNG.
EU Commission approves Russian LNG services JV
The European Commission on Tuesday cleared the formation of a joint venture that will provide engineering and design services for liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Russia. The joint venture partners are Russia’s NIPIgaspererabotka, controlled by SIBUR group, UK-based TechnipFMC and Germany’s L
Ophir secures $250 mln loan
London-based Ophir Energy on Wednesday said it has signed a $250 million reserve based lending facility with a group of banks.
Wartsila to power Thun LNG-fueled tankers
Finnish engine maker Wärtsilä has been contracted to provide engines for four new LNG-powered tankers of Sweden-based Erik Thun. Besides engines, Wärtsilä will supply propellers and fuel supply systems to the dual-fuel coastal tankers that are being built at the Scheepswerf Ferus Smit yard in the Ne
Centrica to close Rough storage facility
UK’s Centrica said it intends to permanently close operations at the Rough natural gas storage facility following the completion of a testing program.
MAN to power Knutsen LNG duo
Germany’s MAN Diesel & Turbo has been selected by the Norwegian operator Knutsen OAS Shipping to supply engines for the latter’s two 180,000-cbm LNG newbuildings.
Polish LNG terminal receives Qatari cargo
Polish Lech Kaczyński LNG terminal in Świnoujście received its 17th cargo of liquefied natural gas, according to Gaz-System’s spokesperson.
Qatargas, Shell ink 5-year LNG supply deal
Qatargas, the world’s largest LNG producer, signed a new deal to supply liquefied natural gas to the Hague-based LNG giant Shell. Under the deal, Qatargas will deliver up to 1.1 million tonnes of the chilled fuel per annum to Shell for five years. Starting in January 2019, the fuel will be supplied
Carbon capture needed in climate change fight, IEA says
Carbon capture and storage is gradually gaining government attention after being overtaken by investment in wind and solar energy, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) saying the technology will be crucial to limiting global warming.
Top news of the week June 12-17
FSRU Höegh Gallant receives 100th LNG cargo Norway-based floating LNG giant, Höegh LNG said its floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Höegh Gallant received the 100th cargo in Ain Sokhna. Qatar crisis to speed the rise of Asia’s spot LNG trade SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Qatar’s isolation by oth
Barents NaturGass starts ops at Polarbase LNG bunkering station
Barents NaturGass said its LNG bunkering facility located at Polarbase, the supply base for the Barents Sea, in Hammerfest in northern Noway has started operations.