Small scale LNG – about to boom?
In large scale markets, LNG is already a strategic commodity. However, limited growth is experienced in the small scale market. Thomas Vles, Consultant, Squarewise, asks why.
In large scale markets, LNG is already a strategic commodity. However, limited growth is experienced in the small scale market. Thomas Vles, Consultant, Squarewise, asks why.
DNV and nine key members of the Australian maritime, port and energy sectors have established a four-month study to assess the challenges of introducing LNG bunkering to Australia.
According to a report released by Lloyd’s Register, pricing will be a key factor in determining the rate of growth in infrastructure but collaboration from stakeholders is also required.
Pekka Paasivaara, GL Noble Denton, Germany, discusses the rise of unconventional gas and its potential impact on world energy markets.
Gazprom Group and Summa Group have agreed to develop the global market for LNG as a bunker fuel for marine vessels.
Gasunie and Vopak have signed a deal with Shell to be the launching customer for their LNG break bulk terminal near Rotterdam.
EQT Corp has announced plans to convert drilling rigs to run on LNG rather than diesel in order to make oil and gas exploration more green.
Shell has signed an Mou with TravelCenters of America to sell LNG as fuel for HGVs through its network of fuel stops.
A new IEA energy report has predicted that natural gas use will see huge growth over the coming years buoyed up by demand in China and Asia, even though European demand is likely to decrease.
DNV are conducting a risk study for Gasnor and Brunsbuttel port who are considering building LNG bunkering facilities.
A bipartisan vote for legislation designed to provide tax incentives for LNG fuelled vehicles has been defeated in the US Senate.
Thoughts on how oil and gas companies can adapt to, and profit from, the uncertain environment they face in the coming year.
BP forecasts robust global energy demand to 2030 despite efficiency gains.
DNV has won a contract with the Flemish government to undertake a feasibility study for the provision of LNG bunkering facilities at the ports of Antwerp, Zeebrugge and Ghent in Belgium.
Bit Viking, which is owned by Sweden's Tarbit Shipping, was converted under supervision from Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and now qualifies for lower nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission taxes under the Norwegian government's NOx fund scheme.