Repsol’s Canaport LNG said it plans to expand the terminal to become more efficient and reduce its environmental footprint. Completion of this project will reduce the amount of boil-off gas (BOG) sent to flare, resulting in the reduction of the Terminal’s emissions. The $43 million project is expect
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a viable lower-carbon alternative to diesel for heavy-duty long-haul trucks, but the necessary infrastructure for it in Europe is lacking. Volvo Trucks is involved in efforts to establish ‘blue corridors’ with strategically placed filling stations to make the fuel more
Gazprom headquarters hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Paolo Scaroni, Chief Executive Officer of Eni. The parties discussed current issues and prospects for further cooperation in the energy sector. Particular attention was paid
Japan’s Futtsu liquefied natural gas terminal is scheduled to receive a cargo from Qatar on March 7, according to port data. The cargo is being carried by the 136,872 cbm Al Khaznah. The Futtsu Thermal Power Station, one of the most representative power stations using LNG, is operated by Tokyo Elect
Japan is in talks to buy a part of the combined 30 million mt a year of LNG from Cameron in Louisiana, Cove Point in Maryland and Freeport terminal in Texas, Bloomberg reported, citing Hisayoshi Ando, director general of natural resources and fuel at the country’s trade ministry. “Japan is facing an
Russia’s Gazprom said it has filed a lawsuit with the International Court of Arbitration against the Lithuanian Government to protect the Company’s investments in the Republic of Lithuania. The statement was made today by Gazprom’s spokesman at the meeting of the Lietuvos Dujos Board during the vote
The CWC Group, ANP and Petrobras have joined forces to host participating companies at the prestigious Rio Gas Forum, being held in the world-renowned Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro from 20 – 23 March 2012. Industry leaders will meet at Rio Gas Forum in three weeks’ time, to discuss the role of
Led by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, the Company’s delegation paid a working visit to the Republic of Bulgaria yesterday. During the visit Alexey Miller met with Boyko Borisov, Bulgarian Prime Minister and Traycho Traykov, Bulgarian Minister of Economy, Energy and Tour
BG Group of UK today said that it has received initial approval from the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) for up to $1.8 billion of long-term finance to fund part of the company’s interests in the pre-salt Santos Basin, offshore Brazil. Subject to further approvals and the completion of a final ag
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a second order for a vessel from its award winning Environship range. This gas powered ship will be used to supply feed to fish farms along the Norwegian coast. The vessel has been ordered by Norwegian company Eidsvaag AS and will operate a dema
The first emission-free “Wadden Sea ferry“ will start service in the European coastal waters in autumn 2013. The concept was developed by Becker Marine Systems in cooperation with renowned partners and will be implemented rapidly. The environment is not just important concerning the topics Manoeuver
Taiwan’s Yung-An LNG terminal is due to receive a cargo of liquefied natural gas from Nigeria this week, according to Kaohsiung Port Authority. The LNG Bayelsa tanker, with a capacity of 135,000 cbm, will reach Yung-An terminal on March 3. The Yung-An terminal is Taiwan’s first liquefied natural gas
The PNG LNG Project is developing partnerships with local communities, the Government, landowner companies (Lancos), non-government organisations and other key stakeholders to create long-term benefits for Papua New Guinea. The Project’s fourth quarter 2011 Environmental and Social Report features m
Australia’s Metgasco said today that Glenda McLoughlin has retired as Director and Secretary of the company. After nearly ten years as an Executive Director, Glenda McLoughlin retired from the Metgasco Board and also from her positions as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary. The role of Ch
