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Essar Ports plans $500 mln investment in LNG terminals
Essar Ports is planning to invest some $500 million to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals within the following 18 months.
Erskine field production resumes, Serica says
Serica Energy has informed that production from the Chevron-run Erskine field in the UK North Sea has resumed after several delays. “Serica Energy plc (AIM: SQZ) is pleased to report that production at the Erskine field recommenced at the end of last week and the field has produced continuously over
Last Two Turbines En Route to Blyth Offshore Project Site
The load-out of turbine components for the last two turbines to be installed at the Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Project construction site took place at the Port of Esbjerg.
Meet Offshore Insights at OEEC Start-Up Zone
Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference will this year have a Start-Up zone where several startup companies will have an opportunity to bring their ideas and products to the attention of the international offshore energy industry. Offshore Energy Today spoke with Edrick Croes, Vice President of Of
UK gov’t awards £5 million exploration fund to OGA
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has been awarded a £5 million ($6.75 M) UK government fund for 2018/19 to survey under-explored areas of the UK Continental Shelf to find potential new deposits. The Chancellor of the Exchequer and head of Her Majesty’s Treasury, Philip Hammond, announced the fund awa
BP kicks of production from Oman’s Khazzan gas field
UK-based energy giant and LNG player, BP started production from the Khazzan gas field in Oman.
Mermaid Maritime scores $96M extension in Middle East
Offshore vessel provider Mermaid Maritime has landed a $96 million contract extension in the Middle East with what it described as a “reputable oil major client.” The extension has been awarded to a joint venture company formed between Mermaid Maritime and a local offshore services operator. While t
Ultramax Bulker Detained in Singapore
The 2015-built bulk carrier Sinica Graeca has been arrested in Singapore waters, Supreme Court of Singapore’s data shows. Featuring 63,300 dwt, the bulker was detained in the evening hours of September 24. The reason for the ship’s detention are said to be claims regarding damages suffered in a coll
China LNG Group to build LNG facilities in Jiangyin
China LNG Group has signed an agreement with the Jiangyin Management Committee to jointly invest and build LNG facilities in Changjiang port area, Jiangyin City.
South Korea Eyes Looking to Build World’s Largest LNG-Fueled Ship
South Korea intends to launch a pilot project to build a 180,000 gross ton LNG-fueled vessel in an effort to reduce pollutants emitted from ships and promote environmentally friendly industries, the country’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) informed. The ministry said it will collaborate with
Keppel and Shell in 1st commercial Singapore LNG bunkering
FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel and Shell, has completed the first commercial liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker transfer in Singapore. The LNG bunker transfer was done by a truck-to-ship method to the floating liquefaction (FLNG) vessel, Hilli Episeyo, that is expected to arrive in Cameroon
Noble Energy stops Tamar production after crack found on platform
Noble Energy has stopped production from the Tamar gas field offshore Israel after a crack was discovered in a pipe aboard the Tamar platform. Noble’s partner in the field Delek, on Sunday informed that the crack had been found during a planned upgrade work on the platform last Wednesday. The crack
Hurricane Energy gets nod for Lancaster development
Hurricane Energy’s development plan for the Lancaster offshore field in the UK has been granted consent by the UK authorities. The company on Monday said it had received development and production consent for its Lancaster field development plan, the Early Production System (“EPS”). Robert Trice, Ch
Two bidders qualify for DESFA stake purchase
Two investment schemes have qualified to proceed to the next stage of a tender process to acquire in Greek gas grid operator DESFA, the country’s privatization agency said.