Liquefaction

Following recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval, Williams Partners has announced that construction on its Hillabee expansion project will commence in May 2016.

Cedigaz has released a statement claiming that, according to its first estimates, LNG imports grew by 2.1% in 2015 to 241.2 million t.

American LNG Marketing has submitted details on contracts for the long-term export of LNG and natural gas supplies to the Hialeah Facility.

TransCanada Corp. has issued a response to the recent reports that it is currently holding discussions with a third party regarding a possible acquisition.

Reuters reports that Novatek is planning to launch its first LNG Train for the Yamal LNG project in 2017.

Lanner has been awarded a contract by a major US LNG operator to supply its LNG Logistics Simulator, for the company’s LNG export terminal, Louisiana.

The Ineos Intrepid has left the Markus Hook terminal carrying US shale gas ethane bound for Rafnes in Norway.

Bloomberg reports that Japan’s Shizuoka Gas Co. will be ready to begin LNG reloading operations at its Sodeshi terminal in April 2016.

Utilising its proprietary global gas model, Wood Mackenzie has carried out sensitivity analysis determining the outlook for LNG exports from the US.

Petronas has denied accusations that it will walk away from the Pacific NorthWest LNG project in Canada if it does not receive federal approval by the end of March 2016.

Triloma EIG Global Energy Fund has started investment operations with an investment in senior secured notes issued by Sabine Pass Liquefaction.

Andrew Bout, Eka Software, Canada, discusses the important role that energy trading and risk management software plays in the LNG supply chain.

Elliott Group has released a statement claiming that it has entered into an agreement with the Linde Group’s Engineering Division regarding cooperation in the small to mid scale LNG business.

Geoffrey Cann, Deloitte, Australia, outlines the critical challenges for Australia as it readies itself to become the leading exporter of LNG.

Chevron Corp. has announced that first LNG and condensate production has started at the Gorgon Project.