LNG Shipping

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd has announced that the Kumul LNG carrier has been successfully delivered at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co. Ltd in Shanghai, China.

ENGIE Electrabel has released a video illustrating the layout of the new alternative energy hub coming to the Port of Antwerp.

ENGIE has announced that it has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Antwerp Port Authority for the development of an alternative energy hub, which will involve LNG vehicle filling stations and bunkering facilities.

Lloyd’s Register has announced that United European Car Carriers has launched a dual-fuel LNG pure car and truck carrier.

At its recent annual meeting, ABS has reported a strong performance for 2015.

Flex LNG has released a statement claiming that it has amended terms with Metrogas Holdings Inc. to extend a working capital loan, which was entered into in 2014.

Polskie LNG has invited all parties concerned to participate in consultations of the draft of the Swinoujscie LNG terminal code.

The US Department of Energy has rejected Sierra Club’s request for a rehearing of Dominion Cove Point LNG’s export authorisation.

Neste Jacobs has announced that it has signed a contract with Port of Turku to investigate the potential for LNG in the Turku region, Finland.

Arctech Helsinki Shipyard has announced that the Polaris – an LNG-powered icebreaker – has commenced its first sea trial.

David Spivak, a Director of Höegh LNG Partners LP, will join Seaspan Corp. as its new Chief Financial Officer.

The Port of Rotterdam has announced that its total throughput in 1Q16 was marginally higher than in 1Q15, but that total LNG throughput declined.

Qatar Gas Transport Co. Ltd has announced that, in 1Q16, its net profits reached QR240 million, compared to QR223 million in 1Q15.

The President of Cyprus has given a press conference, in which he looked at the possibility of building an LNG terminal.

MOL LNG Transport (Asia) Ltd has begun ship management operations with its first vessel.