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Sovcomflot: LNG carrier named SCF Melampus
Russia’s Sovcomflot named its new LNG carrier built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding the SCF Melampus.
Peru ships LNG cargo to Spain
Peru dispatched Pampa Melchorita LNG cargo to Spain.
Becker Marine’s hybrid barge receives first LNG load
Becker Marina Systems’ LNG hybrid barge received the first LNG load marking the start of the test phase.
Golar sells Eskimo FSRU to Golar LNG Partners
Golar LNG agreed to sell ownership interest in Golar Eskimo FSRU to Golar LNG Partners.
Kotug, Boskalis sign merger MoU
Kotug and Boskalis signed an MOU to merge their European harbour towage operations.
Novatek: second stage of Urengoyskoe field launched
Novatek, operator of the Yamal LNG project, said that its joint venture with Gazprom, SeverEnergia, launched the second stage of the Urengoyskoye field including the second train of the gas condensate de-ethanization unit. Overall capacity of the two stages of field development is approximately 13 b
GNF opens LNG/CNG station in Santa Perpetua de Mogoda
Gas Natural Fenosa opened a natural gas station in Santa Perpetua de Mogoda.
Picture of the day: FSRU Independence in Klaipeda
Höegh LNG’s FSRU Independence docked at the Klaipeda LNG terminal jetty.
Statoil’s Hammerfest LNG terminal back online
Statoil of Norway said that production from its Hammerfest liquefied natural gas plant has been resumed after a gas leak last Monday, Reuters informs. The Hammerfest LNG plant, on the island of Melkøya, was shut down due to a gas leak in the processing facility. The Arctic gas from the Snøhvit field
Amec Foster Wheeler buys Scopus
Amec Foster Wheeler has acquired Scopus Group
Dragon LNG terminal expecting Trinidad cargo
Dragon LNG terminal in the UK is scheduled to receive Trinidad cargo on December 19.
IACS launches LNG bunkering guidelines initiative
The International Association of Classification Societies discussed LNG bunkering guidelines initiative at its December Council meeting.
Top news of the week December 8-13
GM&T performs first STS LNG transfer Gazprom Marketing & Trading said it has completed the company’s first ship-to-ship transfer of LNG cargo at sea. ExxonMobil: gas to be fastest growing fuel source as demand rises by 65 pct Significant growth in the global middle class, expansion of emerging econo
Sovcomflot changes brand name
Russian Sovcomflot changed its business entity type and brand name from OAO Sovcomflot to PAO Sovcomflot.