LNG Shipping

Golar LNG has announced details of its share repurchase programme.

Caterpillar Marine has completed the commercial marine industry’s first dual fuel engine retrofit on an Anthony Veder LNG carrier.

MOL has concluded an agreement on ownership and charter contract for a newbuilding LNG carrier with Tokyo LNG Tanker Company.

United Arab Shipping Company has named the first ever LNG-ready ultra large container vessel.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has completed development of the ‘Sayaringo STaGE’, a next-generation LNG carrier.

Golar LNG Limited has released its third quarter 2014 results, noting considerable activity in the LNG and floating LNG sectors.

Höegh LNG has reported a total income of US$ 33.8 million for the third quarter of 2014.

The EU will provide over €1.5 million in funding to the construction of the first European LNG-powered hopper barge.

GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) has provided the market with an update to its order book.

Interferry has welcomed a decision setting out rules for the location of fuel tanks on LNG-powered ships.

Exmar has delayed the launch of an IPO of common units in the US of Exmar Energy Partners.

A Panama Canal delegation headed by Jorge L. Quijano visited Japan to hold discussions related to LNG shipments.

Dr. Helmut Sohmen has announced his retirement effective 20 November as Chairman of BW Group.

Sea Star Line is awaiting the first of two LNG-powered container vessels along with completion of an LNG bunkering station in Jacksonville.

DNV GL and N-KOM have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote LNG as fuel within the maritime and offshore sectors.