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Update 2: Elengy’s terminals remain shut as strike continues
France’s Elengy, Europe’s second-largest LNG terminal operator, said that the company’s three LNG terminals have been affected by the ongoing strike in the country as workers are protesting due to proposed labor reforms.
Gassco opens new gas terminal in Germany
Gassco of Norway on Tuesday opened a new facility for receiving gas exports from Norway in Emden, Germany.
Poland to receive Norwegian and Qatari LNG in June
Polish Swinoujscie LNG terminal is set to receive its first cargo on June 17 from Qatar, with the second one to follow on June 25, according to Polish Gas and Oil Company (PGNiG).
Becker Marine’s LNG barge starts second season in Hamburg
Becker Marine Systems said its LNG hybrid barge, “The Hummel” is entering its second season of service in the port of Hamburg.
Golar LNG Partners closes FSRU Golar Tundra acquisition
Golar LNG Partners on Monday said it has completed the acquisition of the FSRU Golar Tundra from Golar LNG for a price of US$330 million.
Q-Max heading for South Hook LNG
South Hook LNG terminal located on the shores of Milford Haven waterway is scheduled to receive another cargo of liquefied natural gas from Qatar next week. Milford Haven Port Authority data shows that the 266,000 cbm Q-Max LNG carrier Mozah is set to dock at the South Hook jetty on May 29. Mozah, t
Britain could see first fracked gas this year after permit approval
Britain’s first fracked shale gas could flow this year after local government officials in northern England approved Third Energy’s plans late on Monday to carry out fracking at an existing well.
Lithuania gets Norwegian LNG cargo
Lithuania received a cargo of liquefied natural gas from Statoil’s Hammerfest LNG facility in Norway on Sunday.
Top news of the week May 16-21, 2016
Souki-Houston venture files with FERC for Louisiana LNG export plant Driftwood LNG has last week filed a request with the U.S. FERC to initiate the pre-filing environmental review process for its proposed LNG export facility and associated pipeline. USA: Freeport LNG export project moving forward (G
Shell takes first Sabine Pass cargo under long-term deal
Hague-based LNG giant Shell confirmed it has started taking cargoes from Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG export terminal in Louisiana, the first of its kind to ship U.S. shale gas overseas. Shell has a 20-year offtake agreement with Cheniere for 3.5 mtpa of liquefied natural gas from Train 1 at Sabine Pa
DSME, SCF delay delivery of first Arctic LNG carrier
Russian Sovcomflot and the South Korean Shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering have delayed the delivery of the first Arc7 ice-class Arctic LNG carrier to January 31, 2017.
Shell shareholders advised to oppose CEO’s pay
Two investor advisory firms have recommended Royal Dutch Shell shareholders oppose the CEO’s 2015 remuneration, in the latest sign of rising discontent over pay amid falling oil prices.
Gazprom’s LNG portfolio on the rise
Russian giant Gazprom on Thursday said its LNG portfolio more than doubled during 2015, reaching 3.56 million tons.
Oil Search in 2.2 billion InterOil acquisition, signs MoU with Total
Oil Search informed on Friday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares in InterOil in a transaction valued at approximately US$2.2 billion.