QP signs deal to reserve LNG shipyard capacity in China
Qatar Petroleum has entered into an agreement to reserve LNG ship construction capacity in China to be utilised for its future LNG carrier fleet requirements.
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Hapag-Lloyd publishes latest sustainability report
Hapag-Lloyd has published its 2019 sustainability report, highlighted by significant reductions in CO2 emissions per container transported.
Nakilat reports 18% increase in profits for 1Q20
Nakilat has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2020 ended 31 March 2020.
First US LNG cargo arrives in China since March 2019
The LNG tanker Maran Gas Vergina has delivered an LNG cargo to China from the US, the first in 13 months.
EGAT to receive second LNG spot cargo from Petronas
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand has committed to purchasing a second LNG spot cargo from Malaysia’s Petronas.
Asian LNG spot prices decline due to coronavirus disruption
Asian LNG spot prices have declined once again due to further disruption caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Connect LNG and SINTEF Energy to join forces
Connect LNG and SINTEF Energy received funding from the Government of Norway to join forces and form the FlexMarin project.
Omani port joins SEA\LNG
SEA\LNG has welcomed SOHAR Port and Freezone as its first Middle Eastern port member.
Successful pilot for live remote surveys using augmented reality completed
Anthony Veder has announced that, in collaboration with Bureau Veritas, it has successfully completed a pilot for ‘live remote class surveys’ using a wearable device and augmented reality technology.
ABB to power South Asia’s first LNG hybrid tug
ABB has announced that its technology will be at the heart of the first tug in South Asia capable of switching between low emission LNG engines and zero-emission battery power.
Shell offers LNG cargoes for loading from 2021 onwards
According to Reuters, three unnamed traders have said that Shell has offered LNG cargoes for loading from 2021 onwards for a period of at least five years through a tender.
SHI secures order for two LNG-fuelled VLCC newbuilds
Samsung Heavy Industries has finalised a deal with a Bermudan ship owner to build two LNG-fuelled VLCCs, which will be delivered by April 2022.
US LNG cargoes bound for China after tax waivers announced
LNG tankers carrying US LNG are bound for China after Beijing announced that it would be granting tax waivers to some importers.
Latest reports show improvement in Asian LNG spot prices
Asian LNG spot prices have increased marginally from the recent record lows as Chinese buyers have begun re-entering the market.
KOGAS requests LNG cargo deferrals
According to Reuters, South Korea’s top LNG buyer, KOGAS, has requested that some of its LNG cargo deliveries be deferred.