LNG Shipping

MISC Berhad has announced that it has secured agreements with Exxon Mobil Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary, SeaRiver Maritime LLC, for the time charter contracts of two LNG carriers.

Kunlun Energy, a unit of PetroChina, has announced its plans to complete repairs at its Rudong LNG import terminal by mid-November.

Between mid-October and early November Britain will receive two LNG tankers.

Kasi Group’s order for Wärtsilä’s new LNG bunkering vessel simulator will enable first-of-its-kind, hands-on training.

Nakilat has announced that it has acquired full ownership of four Q-Flex LNG carriers from its joint venture partner, International Seaways, Inc.

The US DOE has issued an order approving exports of domestically produced LNG from the Eagle LNG Jacksonville Project.

Transborders Energy has entered into a joint study agreement with Mitsui to continue the development of its FLNG Solution.

GTT receives two orders from Samsung Heavy Industries and Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.

Shell’s QGC business and joint venture partners CNOOC and Tokyo Gas have announced that the 500th LNG cargo has been successfully shipped from the LNG plant on Curtis Island, Queensland, Australia.

Golar LNG Ltd. and Golar LNG Partners L.P. have both announced organisational changes.

Yamal LNG has increased its shipments to the Asian Pacific Markets via the NSR.

Novatek has released a statement in response to the recent US Department of the Treasury’s OFAC order regarding sanctions against COSCO and its partners.

Sempra LNG has entered into a memorandum of understanding with China Three Gorges Corp. regarding a potential LNG supply deal.

US sanctions on COSCO have hit the LNG tanker industry, as Teekay LNG’s shipping joint venture in Russia has been blocked due to its ties to the company.

Sempra Energy has announced an agreement to sell its stake in Luz del Sur in Peru to China Yangtze Power International.