Wärtsilä said it has has been contracted to supply the 20DF dual-fuelled engine for a Korean government Incheon Port Authority (IPA) Guideship. The Government of the Republic of Korea has specified environmental sustainability as a priority for this ship, and this project is seen as being highly sig
Jordan Cove Energy Project on Friday told the U.S. Department of Energy that it is seeking long-term authorization to export LNG to any nation with which the United States does not have a Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. Department of Energy granted in December a 30-year license for Jordan Cove Energy
In increasing numbers, major U.S. contract freight carriers are deploying heavy-duty natural gas-powered trucks to support their customers’ supply chain transport requirements. Clean Energy Fuels, North America’s leading supplier of natural gas fuel for transportation, contracts with carrier fleet o
Qatargas plans to shut all three trains at the Qatargas 1 project in the third week of April for three weeks for maintenance. “This is a normal planned shutdown,” chief executive of Qatargas, Khalid bin Khalifa al-Thani told Reuters. Qatargas 1 consists of three onshore LNG trains with a total combi
Japan’s Futtsu liquefied natural gas terminal is due to receive a cargo from Russia next week, according to port data. The cargo is being hauled by the 149,700 cbm Grace Barleria tanker, and it is scheduled to arrive at Futtsu terminal on March 31. The Futtsu Thermal Power Station, one of the most r
Port of Sines is scheduled to receive a shipment of LNG from Nigeria on March 28, according to shipping data. The LNG Ondo, with a capacity of 148,478 cubic metres, departed from Nigerian Bonny terminal on March 19. The Sines terminal is held by REN Atlântico and has a nominal send out capacity of 6
Eni announced a new giant natural gas discovery in Area 4, offshore Mozambique, at the Mamba North East 1 exploration prospect. The results of this well, drilled in the Eastern part of Area 4, are of special importance since they increase the resource base of Area 4 by at least 10 trillion cubic fee
Petronet LNG of India is in talks with Qatar to buy additional 2-3 million mt of LNG per annum, Reuters reported, citing the company’s CEO A.K. Balyan. “We are in negotiations for a long-term contract… We are talking to Qatar for an additional 2-3 million tonnes a year,” he said. In July 1999, RasGa
Gearboxes from Mekanord form an integral part of propulsion solutions from Rolls Royce for several new vessels. Mekanord is e.g. supplying Rolls Royce with gearboxes for two newly developed, gas powered cargo vessels. The two cargo vessels are based on the award-winning “Environship Concept” from Ro
Belgium’s Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal is expected to receive a cargo of LNG from Qatar onboard the Al Thakhira, a 145,702 cbm tanker, on April 10, according to the Zeebrugge Port Authority. Fluxys, the operator of the terminal, recently said that it has unloaded 70 carriers at the Zeebr
The Société du Terminal Méthanier de Fos Cavaou (STMFC) is changing its name to Fosmax LNG – a new identity that incorporates its geographical location, Fos-sur-Mer, its capacity to receive the largest LNG cargoes, and its activities at the heart of the global liquefied natural gas market. The colou
Kentz Corporation Limited, the holding company of the Kentz engineering and construction group, announced its unaudited group results for the year ending 31 December 2011. Financial Highlights Revenue in 2011 increased by 29% to US$1,367.5m (2010:US$1,057.4m) Profit before tax in 2011 increased by 1
The latest LNG cargo to be loaded at Norway’s Hammerfest terminal has been dispatched to Spain, according to shipping data. The 140,000 m3 Arctic Discoverer departed Hammerfest today, and is expected to arrive at Spain’s Bilbao terminal on April 3. The Hammerfest terminal is operated by Statoil and
Karoon Gas Australia Ltd’s 2012 Browse drilling campaign is set to commence later this week, the company said in a release. The “Transocean Legend” drilling rig mobilised from the port of Dampier on Saturday 24th March and is expected to be on site at the Boreas well location in the coming days. A m
