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IEA vows to bring more transparency into LNG market
While the globalization of natural gas has been boosted by the rise of LNG market, the energy security implications of this development have been less scrutinized.
Dunkirk LNG’s third commissioning cargo delivered by RasGas
RasGas of Qatar, one the world’s largest gas exporters, delivered the third commissioning cargo to the Dunkirk LNG regasification terminal in France.
Technip, FMC merger given EU clearance
LNG-engineer Technip and Houston-based FMC Technologies on Wednesday said they have cleared another hurdle for their proposed combination by receiving the clearance from the European Commission.
Alpha Process Controls dispatches LNG transfer system to GNL Quintero, Chile
Alpha Process Controls completed and supplied its LNG hose transfer system to the GNL Quintero regasification terminal in Chile.
ExxonMobil joins Caledonia LNG project
U.S.-based energy giant ExxonMobil, signed an agreement with Babcock International Group, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Calor and Orkney Islands Council to collaborate in the Caledonia LNG project.
Viking Line to order another LNG ferry
Finnish shipping company Viking Line on Wednesday said it has signed a letter of intent with Chinese Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry to build a new LNG-powered ferry. The deal is worth about 190 million euros and the passenger vessel is expected to be delivered in the spring of 2020. Viking Line plans
Portugal’s Sines LNG terminal awaiting Nigerian cargo
Portugal is scheduled to receive a cargo of liquefied natural gas shipped from Nigeria at REN’s Sines LNG terminal.
OLT Offshore LNG Toscana awards peak shaving tender
OLT Offshore LNG Toscana has awarded the tender for cargo delivery to the FSRU Toscana that will be used for peak shaving services during the winter period.
BC Ferries’ first LNG-fueled vessel departs Poland
BC Ferries on Tuesday said that its first LNG-fueled vessel, the Salish Orca departed Gdansk, Poland and set off on it 10,440 nautical mile journey to British Columbia, Canada.
Another Peruvian LNG cargo bound for Spain
Peru’s only liquefaction and export facility at Pampa Melchorita has dispatched another cargo of liquefied natural gas to Spain.
IGU: natural gas use improves air quality in urban areas
A new report from the International Gas Union finds that increased use of natural gas in power generation, heating and transport can significantly reduce air pollution.
LNG-fueled car carrier Auto ECO christened in Zeebrugge
The first LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier built for United European Car Carriers, equally owned by NYK and Wallenius Lines was christened on Monday in the port of Zeebrugge.
Spanish companies ready LNG-fueled locomotive pilot project
Spanish companies Renfe, Gas Natural Fenosa and Enagás started preparing the first pilot test for LNG-fueled locomotives in Europe, in order to verify the feasibility of a solution.
Dunkirk LNG’s third commissioning cargo arrives
Third commissioning cargo for Dunkirk LNG, France’s fourth liquefied natural gas import terminal, shipped from Qatar, has reached the facility on Tuesday.