LNG - 27 January 2014

Japan imported a record amount of LNG during 2013, although imports were not as high as expected, with an increase of just 0.2%.

Russia could match Qatar as the world’s leading producer of LNG within ten years, according to Novatek CEO.

Linde will introduce a new integrated NGL and LNG technology and standard plant concept at the Marcellus-Utica Midstream conference.

Novatek is considering cooperating with Gunvor Group, as the company prepares to ship LNG to global markets.

BG Group has issued force majeure notices under its liquefied natural gas agreements in Egypt.

The LNG fuelled ferry Francisco has been awarded the 2014 Black Diamond Award.

The Governor of Alaska, Sean Parnell, has introduced measures to initiate state ownership in the proposed Alaska LNG project.

Petrobras has produced the first liquefied natural gas from its new regasification terminal in Salvador, Brazil.

Höegh LNG has received financing from seven international banks for two of its four floating storage and regasification units