Small Scale LNG

Westport Innovations Inc. has acquired Netherlands based Prins Autogassystemen for €12.2 million.

American Power Group has announced the completion of a US$2 million private placement with Arrow, LLC.

DNV GL has released its GAS READY notation to help ship owners prepare for a potential conversion to LNG-fuelled operations.

Gazprom Export has increased its supplies of small scale LNG to European consumers.

The pilot construction of the UK’s first LNG bunker has been supported by €4 million from the EU’s TEN-T Programme.

FortisBC will provide CAN$5 million in incentive funding toward two new LNG-fuelled vessels for Seaspan Ferries.

Gazprom has discussed its progress in expanding the use of natural gas as a vehicle fuel.

China LNG Group has entered into two agreements regarding the development of LNG vehicle and vessel leasing activities in China.

ClassNK has granted approval to the design of the new 28AHX-DF dual-fuel engine developed by Niigata Power Systems.

China LNG Group has entered into an agreement with Sinopec relating to the development of LNG refuelling stations in China.

The BC Ferries Commissioner has approved the company’s application to convert its two largest vessels to LNG.

The EU will provide over €1.5 million in funding to the construction of the first European LNG-powered hopper barge.

Interferry has welcomed a decision setting out rules for the location of fuel tanks on LNG-powered ships.

Skangass signed a two-year agreement with Eni for the supply of liquefied natural gas.

Sea Star Line is awaiting the first of two LNG-powered container vessels along with completion of an LNG bunkering station in Jacksonville.