LNG - 27 March 2019

Nakilat has expanded its fleet with the addition of four new LNG carriers, bringing its total fleet strength to 74 vessels.

The ‘H1 2019 Global Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook for LNG Regasification Terminals’ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

According to GlobalData, North America is expected to add approximately 265 million tpy of LNG liquefaction capacity in 2023.

The Italian LNG Summit was held in Livorno on 14 March for the first time, promoted by OLT Offshore LNG Toscana and Assocostieri and supported by the main national institutions.

Nakilat has conducted compatibility studies and thorough assessments of Q-Flex class LNG carriers, specifically looking into their ability to safely transition through the new locks in the near future.

Herbert Engineering has been selected by Agility Gas Technology to develop a ship design concept that will capitalise on its technology portfolio.

According to Reuters, Petrobras – the Brazilian state-run oil company – has issued a fine to Bolivian state oil company YPFB after it failed to deliver contracted LNG volumes.

Brittany Ferries has released a statement announcing the charter of a third brand new LNG-powered cruise ferry to serve its long-haul routes.

LAT has announced the shipment of its first ARES Active Magnetic Bearing (AMB) Turboexpander-Compressor to a new processing plant located in the Bakken Shale Play of North Dakota.