LNG

ABB’s simulations indicated diesel electric propulsion can be a fuel efficient solution for LNG carriers under realistic operating conditions.

Qatargas has announced that it has now delivered approximately 2300 cargoes of LNG to Japan since exports began in 1997.

Cheniere estimates that it will ship its first US LNG exports in January 2016, with the first natural gas coming into the terminal by the end of 2015.

Bestobell Marine has secured an order for its cryogenic globe and check valves for the second LNG carrier in the Yamal series.

Reuters reports that Singapore aims to develop a domestic natural gas trading market in order to establish itself as a centre for LNG trading.

In partnership with Cryovision, GTT has installed an LNG sloshing monitoring system – SloShield – on the GasLog Singapore LNG carrier.

Applied LNG has released a statement claiming that it will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and plant tour for its Dallas-Midlothian LNG plant.

Fluxys has signed an agreement to become the co-owner of an LNG bunkering vessel with ENGIE, Mitsubishi and NYK Line welcome.

Golar LNG Ltd has announced that it has received an underwritten financing commitment for the December 2015 delivering newbuild FSRU Golar Tundra.

Santos has announced that it has rejected an indicative acquisition proposal from Scepter Partners.

Rolande LNG has opened its third LNG fuelling station in the Netherlands.

Bureau Veritas has issued design approval for the GTT-designed Mark V containment system.

Höegh LNG updates on management stock option plan.

GE Oil & Gas has signed a US$610 million agreement with Corpus Christi Liquefaction LLC.

Shell has announced that its takeover of BG Group has been delayed further still by the ACCC, who are concerned that the takeover would raise gas prices.