Petronas concludes LNG contract extension with China’s JOVO Group
Malaysia’s Petronas has concluded a contract extension with JOVO Group Co. Ltd, which Petronas claims will help strengthen its LNG market presence in China.
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Egypt to tender for 10 cargoes of LNG
According to Reuters, Egypt will tender to import 10 cargoes of LNG in late May or early June 2016.
Orbital delivers analysers to UK LNG terminal
Orbital Gas Systems Ltd has commissioned further LNG analysers to the largest LNG import terminal in Europe.
PGNiG to receive LNG cargo from Statoil
According to Reuters, PGNiG – a Polish, state-run gas company – has announced that it will receive its first spot LNG cargo from Statoil on 25 June 2016.
Strikes at French LNG terminals
According to Reuters, two of Elengy’s three LNG terminals will be blocked out by members of the CGT union until 26 May 2016.
Golar LNG Partners acquires Golar Tundra FSRU
Golar LNG Partners LP has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Golar Tundra floating storage and regasification unit from Golar LNG Ltd.
B.C. Premier sets off on LNG trade mission to Asia
The Premier of the Government of British Columbia, Canada, Christy Clark, will head a trade mission to South Korea, the Philippines and Japan from 23 to 31 May 2016.
Hawaiian Electric Company requests approval from PUC
Hawaiian Electric Companies has asked the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to approve its proposed contract with Fortis Hawaii Energy Inc. to import LNG.
Qatargas and JERA agree first spot LNG cargo deal
Qatargas and JERA Co. Inc. have reached an agreement on the first spot LNG cargo purchase under the newly executed Master Sales and Purchase agreement between the two companies.
Hawaii proposes LNG import solution for electricity generation needs
The Hawaiian Electric Companies have asked the Hawai’i Public Utilities Commission to review and approve a proposed contract with Fortis Hawaii Energy Inc. to import LNG for the generation of electricity on O’ahu, Hawai’i Island and Maui.
Novatek signs MoU with PTT
Novatek has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thailand’s PTT, in which both parties have agreed to study joint opportunities in a number of areas, including LNG.
Sri Lanka scraps coal-fired power plant for LNG alternative
According to Reuters, Sri Lanka will cancel plans for an Indian-built coal plant, in favour of an LNG power plant.
PGNiG analysing offers for June 2016 LNG spot supplies
According to Reuters, Poland’s PGNiG has received several offers for spot deliveries of LNG cargoes, and is now analysing its options.
10 000th cargo loaded from Ras Laffan port
Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas and RasGas have celebrated the successful loading of the 10 000th cargo of LNG from Ras Laffan port.
Gas Natural Fenosa to invest €14 billion over next five years
Gas Natural Fenosa has announced that it will invest up to €14 billion over the coming five years, including in LNG.