Liquefaction

Woodside Energy Ltd has released a statement claiming that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Gas Corp. for cooperation.

ABS has announced that it has granted Approval in Principle for a floating LNG hull design by Hyundai Heavy Industries.

Deloitte has released a new report, which explains how innovation and collaboration remain key for the success of the LNG industry in Australia.

The Jordan Cove Energy Project and the Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline have submitted a request to FERC for a rehearing of the commission’s order on 11 March 2016 denying authorisation to construct and operate the Jordan Cove LNG terminal and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline.

Reuters reports that Japan’s Osaka Gas Co. will try to sell surplus LNG when a short-term opportunity arises, and will also set-up long-term sales agreements with other LNG purchasers.

The first MC Class vessel for BigRoll Shipping has been successfully delivered by Cosco Dalian Shipyard Co. Ltd to the owner.

Veresen Inc. has announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement regarding commercial terms with ITOCHU Corp. for the long-term sale of natural gas liquefaction capacity at the Jordon Cove LNG facility in Coos Bay, Oregon, US.

Mitsubishi has announced that it will collaborate with Exxon Mobil Corp. in order to reduce complexity, lifecycle costs and emissions of LNG processing plants.

Inpex has announced that two new work packages have been awarded for the Ichthys LNG project construction site, which is located at Bladin Point, Australia.

Howden Thomassen Compressors BV introduces an innovative technology that provides enhanced availability and reliability for horizontal reciprocating compressors in LNG applications.

The API has announced that gas well completions have fallen by 70% in 1Q16 compared to the same period in 2015.

According to Reuters, the Yamal LNG project has agreed terms of a loan worth €3.6 billion from Gazprombank and Sberbank.

BIMCO and GIIGNL have announced that they have jointly published a voyage charter party for the expanding LNG spot market.

The Premier of British Columbia, Christy Clark, will travel to South Korea, the Philippines and Japan on a trade mission, where she will promote export and investment opportunities in key sectors, including LNG.

Clough has released a statement claiming that it has been awarded an engineering services contract by Woodside Energy Ltd.