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Italy: Snam ups investment, eyes small-scale LNG development
The Italian natural gas transmission system operator, Snam, intends to study the development of small-scale LNG business and to up its investment over the 2017-2021 period.
AG&P, Air Liquide in Asian small-scale LNG pact
Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Company (AG&P) signed a memorandum of understanding with Air Liquide to develop small-scale LNG infrastructure across Asia.
Amec Foster Wheeler scores Shell deal
British multinational consultancy and engineering company Amec Foster Wheeler said it has won a five-year deal with a unit of the Hague-based LNG giant Shell. Under the enterprise framework agreement, Amec Foster Wheeler will provide services for Shell Global Solutions International’s downstream pro
CSDC, Golar LNG agree sale and leaseback of Golar Crystal
China’s COSCO Shipping Development signed a 10-year sale and leaseback arrangement with the liquefied natural gas shipper Golar LNG.
Qatar dispatches two LNG cargoes to UK
The United Kingdom LNG terminal’s located on the shores of the Milford Haven waterway are set to receive a cargo of Qatari liquefied natural gas each next week.
Eni expands acreage offshore Cyprus
Italian oil and gas company Eni finalized a farm-in agreement with Total to acquire 50 percent participating interest in block 11 offshore Cyprus.
Gazprom secures €700 mln loan from Credit Agricole
Gazprom signed a five-year €700 million (Approx: US$740 million) with France’s Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank.
Grain LNG takes first ever deliveries from Dominican Republic, Peru
National Grid’s LNG terminal in Kent hit two milestones with first ever deliveries of liquefied natural gas the Dominican Republic and Peru.
Spain’s first LNG engine for passenger ships launched
Gas Natural Fenosa and Baleària launched Spain’s first natural gas engine for passenger boats, in the Port of Barcelona, last week.
Hyundai Heavy scores LNG tanker order
South Korean shipbuilding giant Hyundai Heavy Industries said it has won an order to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.
EU readies cash to help Ireland cut energy dependence on Brexit Britain
By Alissa de Carbonnel, Karolin Schaps and Susanna Twidale BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) – Two big Irish energy projects designed to reduce dependence on Britain are set to benefit from EU funding as the bloc steps up efforts to support the country with the most to lose when its bigger neighbour quits t
Top news of the week February 27-March 4
Oil tanker hits Q-Flex LNG carrier Al Khattiya off Fujairah Q-Flex LNG carrier Al Khattiya, owned by Nakilat of Qatar and managed by Shell’s shipping unit Stasco, ended up with a hole on its starboard side after being hit by an oil tanker off Fujairah. Hoegh LNG eyes Australian FSRU project Norway’s
DEME orders LNG-fueled offshore installation vessel
Belgian dredging specialist DEME ordered a dual-fuel offshore installation vessel at the COSCO Shipyard in China.
Portugal awaits Qatari LNG cargo
REN’s Sines LNG terminal located on Portugal’s Atlantic coast is scheduled to receive a cargo of the chilled fuel from Qatar next week.