LNG - 14 October 2015

Mike Johnston, T.A. Cook Consultants Inc., UK, looks at the growth prospects for LNG in the context of Asian and global markets.

Reuters reports that Jordan has awarded the first 2 years of its 78-cargo LNG tender to Shell, with deliveries in 2016 and 2017.

Qatargas and RasGas have announced that their vessel, Rasheeda, has commissioned its first gas burning ME-GI system.

Gas Natural Fenosa Chile has purchased an additional 8.33% stake in Metrogas, increasing its current stake to 60.17%.

The German engineering company, Siemens, has announced that it has extended its turbine maintenance contract with Dolphin Energy for another 18 years.

Schott Eternaloc® terminal headers with double pressure barrier offer superior reliability and safety in a compact design.

Synectics has signed contracts to supply an FLNG vessel and two LNG carriers in the Asia Pacific region with surveillance solutions.

MAN Diesel & Turbo has appointed Wayne Jones as its new Chief Sales Officer, succeeding Dr Uwe Lauber.