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INA: Production starts on North-Adriatic gas field
After having resolved the last open issues and thus meeting all preconditions for commencing gas exploitation, INA and Edison International S.p.A. have launched production on the North Adriatic field Izabela. The Izabela gas field is located 60km off Pula. Total gas reserves are estimated at about 1
Top news of the week June 30-July 6, 2014
Inpex: first Ichthys LNG modules unloaded Inpex said that Ichthys LNG project is preparing for the next phase of its onshore construction effort, following the unloading of its first large pre-fabricated modules on June 29. Chevron: Gorgon and Wheatstone to add 24 mtpa of LNG capacity to Asia-Pacifi
SIGTTO publishes guidance for LNG carriers transiting Panama Canal
The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) has released a new publication “Guidance for LNG Carriers Transiting the Panama Canal”. The Panama Canal (third set of locks) expansion project, when completed, should enable the majority of LNG carriers to transit the Canal. Hi
Europe gas supply issues to be discussed at summit in London
European energy industry leaders are due to attend and debate the future for European natural gas at a major summit this October, being held in St Paul’s, central London. With the Russian-Ukrainian crisis having dramatically underlined the fragility of Europe’s strategic bargaining position with Rus
French LNG pipeline offers alternative for Russian gas
A pipeline being built under the name of Arc de Dierrey in France is set to connect Germany to the LNG terminal in Dunkirk by 2016. In the wake of the Ukraine-Russia gas dispute, Germany, which is currently the biggest importer of Russian gas, is looking to diversify its supply sources and called on
MAN Rollo to supply generators for Helgoland LNG ferry
MAN Rollo signed a contract to supply three generator sets to the Fassmer shipyard in Berne, Germany. Fassmer is building the new Helgoland ferry for the operator AG Ems. The Helgoland Ferry is being built in accordance with the environmentally-friendly “Blue Angel” standard. The ferry will use LNG
Swinoujscie LNG tax dispute settled
After a taxing four-year dispute with Poland’s Minister of Finance, the Warsaw Tax team has succeeded in obtaining a positive court decision, CMS said in a statement on Wednesday. The Warsaw Tax team has been advising the consortium of Saipem (ENI Group) and Techint since the start of the project in
N-KOM wins Greek ferries retrofitting contract
N-KOM of Qatar inked an agreement with HeLenGi Engineering for the retrofit of Greek ferries as part of the Poseidon-Med project. The contract was signed during the Posidonia event, which was held from 2-6 June at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens. HeLeNGi Engineering is a company providing expertise,
Total selling Totalgaz to UGI
Total said that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with UGI corporation to sell all the outstanding shares of Totalgaz. “Within the specific context of the European LPG distribution market, Totalgaz will be able to pursue its industrial and commercial development backed by a leading industri
Another LNG carrier scheduled at South Hook next week
The Al Ghuwairiya LNG tanker, with a capacity of 263,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal from Qatar on July 10, port data reveals. This represents the second LNG tanker that will dock at the import terminal next week. The South Hook terminal can process 15.6 million to
Golar converting Hilli to FLNGV
Golar LNG Limited said that, following a successful follow-on equity offering, it has executed and made effective key agreements for conversion of the 125,000 m3 LNG carrier Hilli to a floating liquefaction vessel (FLNGV). The primary contract for the FLNGV was entered into with Singapore’s Keppel S
Gate terminal to add new facilities for LNG distribution
Gasunie and Royal Vopak said that their joint venture, Gate terminal, has taken the final investment decision to add LNG break bulk infrastructure and services to the terminal. The new facility in the port of Rotterdam is expected to boost the use of liquefied natural gas as a transportation fuel in
Awilco completes sea trial of LNG carrier Wilpride
The second of the first two liquefied natural gas carriers to be ordered by Norwegian LNG transportation provider Awilco LNG has been delivered on time and on budget after concluding a successful sea trial. The Wilpride, like its identical sister the Wilforce, was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Mari
LR updates ShipRight software
An enhanced Fatigue Design Assessment (FDA) Level 2 solution is now available in LR’s ShipRight software. It provides a robust tool which can help owners to reduce their risks. This first release covers oil tankers and membrane type LNG carriers. Lloyd’s Register has given designers, ship owners and