Thai state energy firm to introduce LNG desk in Singapore
According to Reuters, PTT – the Thai state energy firm – is looking to introduce an LNG desk in Singapore to increase its trading activities of the fuel.
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Bangladesh’s second LNG terminal set to commence operations
Bangladesh is expecting to start operations at its second LNG terminal in mid-March with some supply constraints.
Crewboat built for FSRU operations delivered
Incat Crowther has released a statement announcing the successful delivery of the Summit PSA 5, a 25 m monohull crewboat that will transport both personnel and light cargo to and from an FSRU.
Delivery of Greek FSRU receives six-month extension
Gastrade – a Greek utility company – has announced that it has revised the invitation for the expression of interest for the supply of an FSRU for the Alexandroupolis Independent Natural Gas System Project.
Phoenix Petroleum granted permission to build the Philippines’ first LNG terminal
According to Reuters, Phoenix Petroleum, a Philippines-based fuel retailer, has been granted approval from the government to build the country’s first LNG import terminal.
Commissioning ceremony held for Russian FSRU
Gazprom has announced that the commissioning ceremony for an offshore gas receiving terminal and an FSRU called Marshal Vasilevskiy has been held in the Kaliningrad region of Russia.
KN releases its latest LNG activity and revenue results
AB Klaipedos Nafta (KN) has released preliminary LNG activity and revenue results for December and 2018.
PGNiG reports growing LNG imports in 2018
PGNiG has released a statement claiming that the share of gas imports from Russia in total import volume fell last year to less than 67%. The share of LNG imports, however, increased to over 20%.
Russia receives energy security boost from launch of first FSRU
President Vladimir Putin has recently opened Russia’s first LNG FSRU.
More Regasification news
Shell acquires 100% equity in Hazira LNG
Royal Dutch Shell has announced that its subsidiary, Shell Gas B.V., has completed the acquisition of 26% equity interest in the Hazira LNG and Port venture in India from Total Gaz Electricité Holdings France.
Severn commissions HIPPS for FSRU
Severn Glocon Technologies has announced that its engineers have travelled to South Korea to commission a high integrity pressure protection system supplied to DSME for an FSRU.
Europe ready to build for US LNG
Germany’s Economy Minister has announced that Europe is ready to begin construction of LNG infrastructure to facilitate the importation of US LNG.
First phase of market test for floating LNG terminal completed
Gastrade has announced that the first phase of the market test for the reservation of regasification capacity at the floating LNG terminal in Alexandroupolis, Greece, has been successfully completed.
DOE Philippines grants permit for construction, ownership and operation of LNG hub
EWC has announced that the Secretary of Energy, on behalf of the DOE Philippines, has issued a permit for Energy World Gas Operations Philippines Inc. to construct, own and operate an LNG hub.
Global FSRU Market 2018 – 2022
Technavio has released a new market research report on the global floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) market for the period 2018 – 2022.