LNG Shipping

Nakilat has released a statement claiming that it has assumed full ship management and operations of the Onaiza Q-Flex LNG carrier from Shell Trading and Shipping Co. Ltd.

Dynagas LNG Partners LP has announced the closing of a US$480 million Senior Secured Term Loan B facility by its wholly-owned subsidiary – Arctic LNG Carriers Ltd.

According to Reuters, Russia is looking to sell a portion of its state shipping firm Sovcomflot.

BC Ferries has announced that Salish Orca – a Salish Class LNG dual-fuel ferry – has commenced service.

Gaztransport & Technigaz has received an order from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering to equip two LNG carriers with its NO96 GW containment system.

Chevron has released a video looking at one of its new LNG carriers, the Asia Excellence. Early last year, the vessel delivered the first cargo from the Gorgon LNG project in Australia to Japan’s Chubu Electric Power.

BP has reached an agreement to supply PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara – the Indonesian state electricity firm – with 16 LNG cargoes annually from 2020 to 2035 from the Tangguh project.

RasGas Co. Ltd has announced that its fleet of 27 long-term chartered LNG carriers has received the Green Award certification for its commitment to safety, quality and high environmental performance.

GAC Qatar has announced that it has set up an office at Ras Laffan – the world’s largest LNG export port.

Containerships plc has published its interim report for 1Q17, providing, amongst other things, a round up of its LNG activities.

Wood Mackenzie has announced that the 100-day action plan between China and the US has the potential to alter the global LNG trade.

Crowley Maritime Corp.’s LNG services group has won a multi-year contract to provide additional volumes of LNG to a major pharmaceutical company’s manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico.

Pasha Hawaii has announced that it has selected Keppel AmFELS to construct two new LNG-fuelled containerships, with the option for two additional vessels.

According to Reuters, Egypt is currently in talks with its LNG suppliers, looking to reduce its dependence on LNG imports as its domestic production increases.

The Panama Canal Authority has released a video looking at how LNG vessels have utilised its new expanded canal since its inauguration last year.