Regasification

Through its subsidiary HiLoad LNG AS, Sevan Marine ASA has entered into a cooperation agreement with Fluor Corp. for global projects that use HiLoad’s floating regasification dock LNG technology.

Wärtsilä Corp. has announced that it has been selected to provide equipment and maintenance services for Höegh LNG’s FSRU and LNG carrier vessels.

AG&P has introduced two new standardised modular products for the LNG supply network that will enable last-mile delivery to LNG demand centers across Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Caribbean.

Woodside Petroleum has hinted it may in future be willing to allow buyers of LNG more flexibility as part of long-term contracts.

ABB has announced that it will provide a power and electric propulsion system for a new FSRU for BW Group, which will also be remotely connected to ABB’s Collaborative Operations Centers.

India has not ruled out the possibility of joining China, Japan and Korea to jointly buy LNG as part of efforts to extract better deals.

The US is on track to become one of the biggest exporters of LNG, joining the ranks of Australia and Qatar in LNG shipping.

The European gas market may receive a helping hand from the American shale revolution as fuel is poised to replenish depleted inventories.

Thailand is signing new contracts for LNG purchases and expanding terminals to boost imports to replace flagging domestic production. 

The Government of British Columbia will support investments by natural gas utilities to increase the use of LNG and RNG in the transportation and marine sectors and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Three of Asia's top buyers of LNG have agreed to work together to secure more flexible contracts when purchasing.

Mexico's state-run power utility CFE has extended the close of a buy tender seeking two LNG cargoes in April by one day to 22 March.

CWC has announced the programme for the 15th CWC World LNG & Gas Series: Americas Summit, which will be held from 20 to 23 June 2017 in Houston, Texas, US.

According to Reuters, a trading unit of Russia’s Rosneft has signed a contract to supply 10 LNG cargoes to Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. within 2017.

Gasunie has released its 2016 results, noting a decline in net profit.