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Germany’s LNG ferry begins service
Germany’s first newbuild LNG-powered passenger ferry took on its maiden voyage from Cuxhaven to the island of Helgoland on Friday.
Shell expects 2,800 more job cuts after BG merger
Hague-based gas and oil giant Shell said on Monday it expects a reduction of about 2,800 jobs after completion of the proposed merger with BG. This would represent approximately 3 percent of the total combined group workforce should the $70 billion takeover proceed, according to a statement by Shell
Trafigura says its LNG trade more than doubled in 2015
Trafigura, one of the world’s largest commodities trading firms, said on Monday its LNG volumes more than doubled this year. The independent trading company boosted its LNG trade to 4.2 million mt in the financial year ended September 30, from 1.7 million mt a year ago, according to Trafigura’s annu
Shell-BG merger receives clearance in China
The Chinese ministry of commerce on Monday granted unconditional approval of the $70 billion Shell-BG Group combination.
ABB to service Dynagas LNG fleet
ABB Turbocharging, the ABB Group company said on Monday it has been awarded a long-term maintenance agreement by the LNG shipper Dynagas.
Qatari LNG cargo heading for South Hook
The UK’s South Hook liquefied natural gas terminal on the shores of the Milford Haven waterway is scheduled to receive a cargo from Qatar.
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LNG Canada starts preparation work at Kitimat site Shell-led LNG Canada said it began preparation work at the project’s site in Kitimat last week. Shell starts construction of LNG bunker vessel Gas and oil giant Shell informed that STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has kicked off the construction of the s
Poland receives its first LNG cargo
Poland received on Friday its first ever cargo of liquefied natural gas at the country’s import terminal in Świnoujście. Świnoujście LNG terminal is Poland’s flagship project to diversify gas supplies and reduce dependence on pipeline imports from Russia. The cargo was brought onboard the 210,000 cb
Finnish dual-fuel icebreaker named
Arctech Helsinki Shipyard on Friday held a naming ceremony for the dual-fueled 110 metres long icebreaker currently under construction.
Wartsila tech ordered for 17 LNG newbuilds
Wärtsilä said it has been contracted by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) of South Korea to supply combined inert gas generators and gas combustion units for 17 new LNG carriers currently under construction at the yard.
Statoil acquires Eagle Ford interest from Repsol, makes further transactions
Norway’s Statoil informed it has acquired a 13 percent interest in the Eagle Ford joint venture from Repsol, becoming the sole operator of the shale gas assets.
Hima in Ichthys LNG win
Brühl-based Hima informed it has been contracted by the Inpex-operated Ichthys LNG project to deliver safety instrumented systems (SIS) and the fire and gas system (F&G).
Delayed LNG cargo heading for Lithuania
Statoil’s Hammerfest LNG export plant has on Thursday shipped a cargo of the chilled gas to the port of Klaipeda in Lithuania.
Technip denies sale talks
French oil and gas service company, Technip denied recent reports of talks with the Houston-based FMC Technologies regarding a potential combination.