LNG

Gazprom and Gasunie officials recently met to discuss infrastructure projects and cooperation in the small scale LNG sector.

Technip and FMC Technologies have announced that they have executed a Business Combination Agreement (BCA) regarding their proposed merger.

Petrolia has announced financing for its Bourque Project by the Quebec government.

Alexey Miller and Ben van Beurden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Baltic LNG project.

Gazprom and Fluxys have discussed the prospects for cooperation in the European small scale LNG market.

Freeport LNG and CEO Michael Smith have contributed US$100 000 to Brazoria County for flood relief.

Kinder Morgan has contracted ABS Group to develop a maintenance and integrity program for the Elba Island LNG Project.

Teekay Shipping has awarded GTT Training a contract to supply G-Sim LNG simulator software into its training centres.

Japan has designated ABS as the first foreign ‘recognised organisation’ authorised for maritime labour inspection.

Jostein Ueland and Trym Tveitnes have resigned from their positions as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Technical Officer at Flex LNG.

CNOOC Ltd has released a statement announcing several changes to its leadership.

NYK is participating in a feasibility study for LNG bunkering in Yokohama, Japan.

According to Reuters, Petrobras – the Brazilian state-controlled oil company – has commenced an auction to sell its LNG sale and distribution subsidiary, Liquigás Distribuidora SA.

ENGIE has announced that it has launched the ENGIE brand for its North American operations, replacing the GDF SUEZ name.

Bear Head LNG Corp. Inc. has announced that it has received Governor in Council approval for a license to import natural gas from the US and then export LNG from its project site for a period of 25 years.