LNG - 13 January 2016

Wood Mackenzie's latest review of the Global LNG industry concludes that the market was characterised by weak Asian demand in 2015, with a y/y decline of 2%.

Ophir Energy has appointed new Directors for the Asia and Africa regions.

Pakistan has launched a tender for a second LNG terminal in Port Qasim, Karachi, which it hopes will alleviate the current energy crisis.

Excelerate Energy has announced that it has partnered with Radius, which will provide global accounting, financing, banking, HR, tax, legal and compliance support for its FSRU and LNG operations.

Teekay has announced the successful keel laying ceremony of six LNG newbuilds, which are being built at the DSME shipyard in South Korea.

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico has announced that it has successfully executed an LNG bunkering operation on the MV Isla Bella containership in Jacksonville, Florida, US.

ABS Group will develop an intelligent maintenance strategy for Golar’s new FLNG fleet.