LNG

TMC Compressors has been awarded a contract by DSME to supply a marine compressed air system for a newbuild 134 000 m3 FSRU.

According to Reuters, Exxon Mobil Corp. is marketing 1.3 million tpy of mid-term LNG volumes from its US$19 billion Papua New Guinea LNG project.

Speaking at the Gastech 2017 Conference and Exhibition, representatives from Sovcomflot lead a presentation focusing on the use of LNG as a promising fuel for large-capacity vessels.

Shawcor Ltd’s pipe coating division has won a contract to provide internal lining and three layer polyethylene anti-corrosion pipeline coatings for Thailand’s fifth transmission pipeline project.

Damen Shiprepair Brest has announced that it has completed a renewal survey maintenance programme on the 290 m Gaselys LNG carrier.

JERA Co. Inc. has announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Supply Authority regarding cooperation in the LNG industry.

Lloyd’s Register has announced that it is set to commence work on a joint project with a number of other companies to develop an LNG-fuelled very large ore carrier design.

Fluxys has announced that the Engie Zeebrugge – the world’s first purpose built LNG bunkering vessel – has completed the first loading operation at the Zeebrugge LNG terminal’s second jetty.

DNV GL has granted a General Approval for Ship Application for Torgy LNG’s updated LNG Type A tank design.

Oxair Gas Systems has announced that it is supplying a nitrogen system for the Chevron-operated Gorgon project in Australia.

According to Reuters, Mitsui & Co. is expecting a final investment decision on the Mozambique LNG project in April – June 2018, four months later than originally expected.

According to Reuters, Nigeria LNG has commenced discussions with potential buyers regarding contracts for gas supplies from its LNG terminal.

OEG Offshore Pty Ltd has signed a five-year rental contract for the supply of DNV 2.7-1 cargo units and helifuel tanks to support hook up, commissioning and future production at the Ichthys LNG project.

Lloyd’s Register has presented Babcock’s LGE Process with an Approval in Principle for its LNG mixed refrigerant reliquefaction system, ecoSMRT®.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd and Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd have been issued an Approval in Principle by DNV GL for their future design of a series of four LNG-powered 20 000 TEU containerships that have been under construction.