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Zeebrugge ready for WilForce arrival
The WilForce LNG carrier, with a capacity of 156,000 cubic meters, is scheduled to arrive at Belgium’s Zeebrugge terminal on September 24, port data reveals. The liquefied natural gas carrier will probably load in a re-export cargo and depart from the terminal on September 26. Belgium’s only LNG ter
SHI orders GTT tech for six VLECs
GTT of France said that its technology has been chosen for six VLECs, which will be built by the Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries for an Asian group. The shale gas revolution in the U.S. has major consequences in the energy sector, especially with the increasing extraction of ethane. The
Methane Jane Elizabeth on its way to Dragon terminal
The UK’s Dragon terminal is expected to receive an LNG cargo from Nigeria’s Bonny LNG plant onboard the 145,000 cbm Methane Jane Elizabeth on September 23, according to port data. Dragon LNG imports and supplies 6 billion cubic metres of gas per year to the UK’s national transmission system, as and
Gazprom pins gas transfer security on Ukraine
Russian gas supplies to Europe will depend on Ukraine honoring the transit contract, Russian gas giant Gazprom said in a statement. The company stated that it is fully satisfying the demand of its European partners, and its Board of Directors authorised the management to take measures in order to mi
OLT LNG plant of strategic importance for Italy
Planned LNG terminal off the north-west coast of Italy, by regional utility Iren and German E.ON, was labeled as strategic by the Italian government. This guarantees the developers a regulated return regardless of the plant’s utilisation rate. Sources told Reuters that the decree was signed on Septe
IMO agrees on international code regarding LNG use
United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has finalized draft consolidated, internationally binding regulations on the use of liquefied natural gas. At the annual session of the IMO Sub-Committee on the Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 1), the member States have just agreed on
LNG delivery for South Hook
The UK’s South Hook LNG terminal will receive a cargo of LNG next week from Qatar, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The Al Sheehaniya LNG tanker, with a capacity of 210,oo0 cbm, is expected to arrive at the terminal in Milford Haven on September 23. The 210,000 cubic metres Al
Portugal to get LNG Cargo
Portugal’s Port of Sines is expected to receive a shipment of liquefied natural gas on September 18, port data shows. The LNG Lagos, with a capacity of 122,000 cubic metres, is sailing from the Bonny terminal in Nigeria. The Sines terminal is held by REN Atlântico and has a nominal send out capacity
Egypt, Gazprom strike LNG cargo delivery deal
Russia’s Gazprom struck a deal with Egypt for the delivery of seven LNG cargoes, Egypt’s Industry and Trade Minister Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour said. First shipments will be delivered in early December and Russian gas giant signed the deal with Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), PRIME news a
Novatek: stage three of Samburgskoye field launched
Novatek of Russia launched the third stage of the Samburgskoye gas condensate field developed by SeverEnergia, a joint venture between Novatek and GazpromNeft. The launch of the third stage, which exceeds two bcm of natural gas per annum, will enable the field to achieve peak production capacity of
GDF Suez unit Tractebel buys Lahmeyer
GDF SUEZ said its unit, Tractebel Engineering, purchased Lahmeyer, a company based in Germany and owned by Capiton GmbH. Lahmeyer is a consultancy engineering company specialised in energy and water infrastructures that generates around 80% of its revenues (135 M€) outside of Europe, namely in Afric
Wartsila expands PCMS range
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s solutions and services provider, expands its offering in propulsion monitoring services. Wärtsilä Propulsion Condition Monitoring Service (PCMS) that was introduced to the market in 2010 will expand its functionalities and will now be available in two editions – PCMS
MAN Diesel & Turbo engines for LNG newbuilds
MAN Diesel & Turbo said it has secured further orders for its MAN 51/60DF engine. After a longer period of evaluation, an international consortium, including Teekay LNG Partners, has selected a Dual-Fuel Diesel Electric (DFDE) propulsion solution featuring 2×12V51/60DF + 2×8L51/60DF engines for each
Ballast Nedam exits CNG, LNG markets
Ballast Nedam said it has completed the sale of CNG Net, LNG24 and CNG Net Realisatie en Onderhoud to funds managed by Bencis Capital Partners. This package of divestments represents a total selling price of approximately €26.5 million, and generates a book profit of over €5 million for Ballast Neda