LNG - 02 September 2016

Vopak is in discussions with Exmar regarding the possible acquisition of Exmar's share in its FSRU business.

A new book challenges the inevitability of robust LNG demand and whether supply investments will be made in the face of such uncertainty.

Gazprom and Linde recently held a working meeting to discuss potential cooperation in equipment localisation and mid scale LNG production.

Strategic Marine has announced that the construction of two 70 m LNG-powered aluminium vehicle and passenger catamarans is progressing well at the group’s yard in Vietnam.

Transco has filed an application with FERC seeking authorisation to build a 475 000 dekatherm per day expansion in Texas and Louisiana to connect US natural gas supplies with global LNG markets.

According to Reuters, mild temperatures in late winter have hit fuel demand in Argentina, forcing state-run Enarsa to divert or cancel incoming LNG shipments.

NextDecade and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have announced a partnership to develop STEM-based education programmes.