LNG

Philly Shipyard Inc. has announced that it has laid the keel for the second of four product tankers for American Petroleum Tankers.

Novatek has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thailand’s PTT, in which both parties have agreed to study joint opportunities in a number of areas, including LNG.

According to Reuters, Sri Lanka will cancel plans for an Indian-built coal plant, in favour of an LNG power plant.

Petronas has confirmed that its first FLNG facility, PFLNG SATU, has set sail to the Kanowit gas field.

Jotun has announced that it is to apply its antifouling coatings to two Petronas LNG carriers.

According to Reuters, Chevron has begun to restart operations at the Gorgon LNG project in Australia.

Galileo Group has announced that it has established a strategic partnership with Blue Water Energy.

The Economist Intelligence Unit has announced that it maintains its forecast that Brent will average US$40/bbl in 2016.

According to Reuters, Poland’s PGNiG has received several offers for spot deliveries of LNG cargoes, and is now analysing its options.

Eniram Ltd has announced that it is to open a new office in central London, UK.

Eagle LNG has released a statement claiming that it has commenced construction of a liquefaction plant in West Jacksonville, Florida, US.

Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas and RasGas have celebrated the successful loading of the 10 000th cargo of LNG from Ras Laffan port.

SCT&E LNG has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with JOVO Group.

Omnix International and AVEVA have announced a formal business partnership focused in the KSA, Kuwait and Qatar region.

Gas Natural Fenosa has announced that it will invest up to €14 billion over the coming five years, including in LNG.