Floating LNG

The International Gas Union has released the 2014 version of its World LNG Report.

Natural gas continues to gain momentum in South America, as countries seek greater flexibility of supply.

GE has signed a seven-year gas turbine supply agreement with Petronas for the Malaysian company’s onshore and offshore projects.

NYK plans to make a huge investment in LNG carriers and the offshore business over the next five years.

SPT Marine Transfer has been awarded a contract for the provision of technical support services at KNPC’s LNG import facility.

Golar LNG Partners has completed its acquisition of the company that owns and operates the Golar Igloo FSRU.

Contracting and fabrication pose FLNG challenges according to industry experts.

Developments of new gas reserves and markets are causing a rapid growth of LNG terminals and related infrastructure.

Marubeni Corp. has reached an agreement with GDF Suez on participation in the FSRU project in Uruguay.

Wison will support Cott in the development of the Pandora Gas Field with a floating LNG plant.

The US Coast Guard has determined that Excelerate Energy’s floating liquefaction, storage and offloading units will be subject to waterfront regulations.

Prelude FLNG is at the forefront of a market that could be worth up to US$ 60 billion from 2014 - 2020.

Alex Field, The Energy Industries Council, UK, looks at the burgeoning demand for LNG in the Asia Pacific region and the changeability of neighbouring LNG markets.

Excelerate Energy has filed an application with the FERC to construct and operate a FLNG export facility in the US.

Ophir has held discussions with FLNG vessel providers in order to finalise the midstream solution for the company’s gas development.