LNG Shipping

Bangladesh has compiled a shortlist of 17 companies for a spot tender process, as it prepares to purchase 1 million t of LNG next year, capitalising on the current low prices.

UK utility Centrica has agreed a long-term LNG supply deal with Cheniere.

Excelerate Energy and Maran Gas Maritime have signed a five-year bareboat charter agreement for the FSRU ‘Hull 2477’.

Petronas CEO and President calls for concerted partnerships by industry players in aligning to advocate LNG as the preferred clean source of energy in the long-term.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced the delivery of the LNG carrier ‘Marvel Heron’.

The American Bureau of Shipping has announced that it has granted approval in principle to SpaceTech4Sea for the conceptual design of carbon fibre LNG fuel tanks.

Japan’s Tokyo Gas is aiming to renegotiate its long-term LNG contracts in favour of greater destination flexibility.

The Chief of the IEA has announced that there have been record investments in LNG this year.

Japan’s industry minister has announced that Japan, along with its private sector firms, will invest US$10 billion in global LNG projects.

Fluxys Belgium has reported its results for 1H19.

MISC, NYK and Mitsubishi Corp. have formed a partnership to co-own LNG carriers for the LNG Canada project.

Singapore’s Pavilion Energy is looking to establish new markets in Europe and expand its business in Asia, in a bid to become a global LNG trader.

Mitsui (MOL) has announced that a naming ceremony for an LNG carrier was held at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.

Ørsted and BP have signed an agreement for a supply of LNG to be delivered from BP’s portfolio to Ørsted for five years.

WoodMac has released comments on recent LNG deals signed by KOGAS and Petronet LNG.