LNG bunkering: today and tomorrow
Andrew Stafford, Trelleborg Marine Systems, UK, outlines the state of the LNG bunkering market and forecasts the changes and advances we will see in the years to come.
LNG Shipping
Forming a figurehead for change
Frank Harteveld, Wärtsila Gas Solutions, Julien Bec, GTT, and Rolf Stiefel, WinGD, describe how three industry leaders have joined forces to promote LNG as a marine fuel.
US eager for Qatar increase European LNG exports
Deputy US Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette has expressed that the US is eager for Qatar to challenge Russia’s dominance of gas supplies in Europe.
RMC signs letter of intent for new LNG-fuelled car and passenger ferry
Finland’s Rauma Marine Constructions has signed a letter of intent for a car and passenger ferry set to operate between Vaasa and Umeå.
‘Long-term LNG contracts review (3Q18)’ released
The ‘3Q18 long-term LNG contracts review – Qatar signs the biggest LNG contract’ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Crowley’s new LNG-fuelled ConRo vessel completes maiden voyage to Puerto Rico
The second of Crowley Maritime Corp.’s new ConRo ships, the ‘MV Taíno’, has completed its maiden voyage to Puerto Rico.
Asian spot LNG prices at eight month low
Asian spot LNG prices are currently at an eight month low as mild winter weather persists.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding holds christening ceremony for next-generation LNG carrier
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding of MHI have held a christening ceremony for a next-generation LNG carrier under construction for Trans Pacific Shipping 5 Ltd., a joint venture of JERA and MOL.
GasLog announces further details on long-term charters with Cheniere
GasLog Ltd has released a statement providing further details on the new charter party agreements, each for a firm period of seven years, with a wholly owned subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, Inc.
More LNG Shipping news
GTT to provide tank designs for two new LNG carriers for NYK
GTT has received an order from the Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of two new LNG carriers, on behalf of ship-owner NYK.
Eagle LNG’s JAXPORT facility delivering bunkering to Crowley LNG vessels
Eagle LNG’s Talleyrand LNG bunker station at JAXPORT has established a routine of providing regular bunkering LNG to Crowley’s LNG powered ConRo ships.
BHP offering LNG cargo
Australia’s BHP Group had made an LNG cargo available for purchase.
Gail India seeking LNG cargo for winter delivery
Gail India has joined its counterparts GSPC and IOC in launching a winter LNG cargo tender.
Indian energy companies seeking LNG spot cargo
Gujarat State Petroleum Corp has opened a tender to buy a cargo of LNG.
‘Kairos’ commences reload operations at Klaipeda terminal
The LNG feeder and bunker vessel ‘Kairos’ has commenced its first reload operation in Klaipeda.