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BP and Rosneft agree gas, LNG cooperation
Russia’s Rosneft and the UK-based energy giant BP have on Friday signed an agreement on strategic cooperation in natural gas and LNG. The duo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in respect to the sale and purchase of natural gas in Europe. Rosneft and BP agreed to develop integrated cooperati
Gazprom, Shell talk LNG cooperation
Gazprom’s head, Alexey Miller discussed global energy market cooperation with Shell’s CEO, Ben van Beurden during a meeting in St. Petersburg.
Livestock Carrier Denied Entrance to Paris MoU Region
The Paris MoU organization detained a livestock carrier in Midia, Romania, on April 29, 2017. The vessel in question is Youzarsif-H and flies the flag of Togo, which is black on the current Paris MoU White, Grey and Black (WGB) list. The 2,282 gross ton livestock carrier is the third ship to be deta
BP hits gas off Trinidad and Tobago
UK-based energy giant and LNG player BP said its Trinidad and Tobago unit has made two gas discoveries with the Savannah and Macadamia exploration wells unlocking approximately 2 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas.
Samsung Heavy and DNV GL to develop new LNG carrier design
Classification society DNV GL and South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries signed a joint development project agreement focused on the development of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier designs. The project aims to develop two 30K LNG carrier designs, one with membrane type LNG tanks an
Rosneft, BP ink gas deal
Rosneft and BP on Friday signed an agreement on strategic cooperation in gas and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in respect to the sale and purchase of natural gas in Europe. During the XXI St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the two companies agreed to develop integrated cooperation in
Paris, Tokyo MoUs to Conduct CIC on Navigation Safety
The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) revealed plans to jointly undertake a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) with the Tokyo MoU, ICS Class informed. The CIC will focus on navigation safety, including electronic chart display information systems (ECDIS). As disclosed, the Black Sea MoU wi
KNOT Offshore Partners takes over Vigdis Knutsen shuttle tanker
KNOT Offshore Partners LP has expanded its fleet with the Vigdis Knutsen shuttle tanker. Namely the company said Friday it completed its acquisition of the ownership interests in the company that owns and operates the shuttle tanker Vigdis Knutsen. The Vigdis Knutsen is an 156,559-deadweight ton shu
Saipem wins Coral offshore drilling deal, and more
Italian energy company Eni has hired Saipem for an offshore drilling campaign in Mozambique, using the drillship Saipem 12000. The award comes as part of Eni’s sanction of the giant Coral FLNG project development, announced on Thursday. The contract is of 15 months’ duration starting mid-2019. It in
Eni nods Coral South FLNG development
Italian energy giant and LNG player Eni has sanctioned the development of the Coral South FLNG project offshore Mozambique.
Japanese companies eyeing Baltic LNG participation
Two Japanese companies, Mitsui and Itochu Corporation have shown interest in the Baltic LNG project Gazprom intends to develop near the seaport of Ust-Luga.
PHOTO: ‘Pioneering Spirit’ passing Bosphorus
Allseas has shared a drone photo of the Pioneering Spirit – the crown jewel of its fleet – passing Bosphorus on its way to the Black Sea. The world’s largest pipelay and construction vessel left Rotterdam two weeks ago, embarking on a trip to the Black Sea, where it will be installing the TurkStream
Novatek to set up centre for offshore structures in Russia
Russia’s Novatek, the developer of the giant Yamal LNG project, said Thursday it has signed a deal to set up a center for the construction of large-scale offshore structures in Belokamenka, Murmansk region. Russia’s largest non-state natural gas producer signed a memorandum of understanding with the
Shell cuts 90 onshore support jobs in UK. Offshore jobs unaffected
Shell is set to cut 90 onshore jobs in the UK supporting its North Sea operations citing a need to “ensure long-term sustainability,” of its UK North Sea business. Shell informed the workers at Aberdeen Townhall meeting on Thursday. Speaking at the meeting, Steve Phimister, Vice President Upstream U