Norwegian shipping company Flex LNG has secured an extension of time charter agreements with Cheniere’s unit Cheniere Marketing International (CMI) for three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The new agreement extends the charter periods of Flex Endeavour, Flex Ranger and Flex Vigilant for up to
Norwegian company Kanfer Shipping AS has signed a partnership deal with Nimofast Brasil S.A. to establish small and medium-scale LNG shipping, small-scale floating storage units (FSU) and LNG bunkering solutions in Brazil from 2025 onwards. The contract will enable Nimofast to sell and deliver LNG o
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received orders for the construction of five liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, has executed a 20-year sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with ConocoPhillips for 5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Phase 1 of the proposed Port Arthur LNG project under development in Jefferson County, Texas. The comp
Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), a shipping unit of Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, has set sights on a $3 billion worth fleet rejuvenation plan. According to Wisnu Santoso, a director at PIS, who was cited by Reuters, the company is looking into both newbuilds and exist
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest ocean carrier by operated container vessel capacity, is exploring retrofitting projects involving various types of fuels including LNG and methanol. The two solutions remain the key options for owners that want to act today on lowering their
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF), founded by seven flag states and classification societies including DNV and Lloyd’s Register, has released a comprehensive assessment to compare the feasibility and readiness of alternative marine fuels. The forum was founded in 2021 and seeks to bridge the gap
Australian oil and gas E&P company Buru Energy has entered into an agreement with compatriot Transborders Energy to study LNG project solution for its large-scale Rafael conventional gas and condensate discovery in the Canning Basin. The agreement is part of Buru Energy’s ongoing efforts to commerci
New Fortress Energy (NFE) has finalised its agreements with Pemex for the development of a deepwater gas field in the Gulf of Mexico.
China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC) has started the construction of two LNG-powered, wind-assisted CO2 carriers for Northern Lights, a joint venture of energy majors Shell, Equinor and TotalEnergies.
Carnival Cruise Line, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, has held a christening ceremony for its new flagship, a cruise ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), Carnival Celebration.
QatarEnergy and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) have entered into a 27-year sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the supply of 4 million tons per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China. The contracted LNG volumes will be supplied from QatarEnergy’s North Filed East (N
Strohm has secured a contract with ECOnnect to provide thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) for the TES Wilhelmshaven gas terminal in Germany. The project, which is being developed by a provider of green hydrogen at scale Tree Energy Solutions (TES), aims to provide sustainable, clean, non-intermitte
Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has taken delivery of a 210,000 DWT dual-fuel bulk carrier from Chinese shipbuilder New Times Shipbuilding.
