Small Scale LNG

Qatargas has released a statement claiming that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shell and United Arab Shipping Co. to explore the development of LNG as a marine fuel.

Crowley Maritime Corp. has released a statement claiming that it has taken delivery of the third of four LNG-ready product tankers – the Louisiana.

Speaking at the LNG 18 conference in Perth, Australia, the Integrated Gas Director, Royal Dutch Shell, said that the LNG industry can only realise its long-term potential if it comes together to ensure the competitiveness of gas and bring down its cost.

Trelleborg has released a statement claiming that its fluid handling operation has won the EN1474-2 accreditation following the development of a new hose design.

Wärtsilä has released a video, which gives an update on the Manga LNG facility construction in Tornio, Finland.

Wärtsilä Corp. has released a statement claiming that John Hatley, Vice President, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions in America, has been elected to the board of directors of the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel.

Gaztransport & Technigaz has released a statement claiming that it has signed a Technical Assistance and License Agreement with Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Co.

MacGregor, which is part of Cargotec Corp., has announced that it has received equipment orders for four LNG-fuelled, next-generation eco-cruise ships.

Woodside Energy Ltd has announced that it has signed a five-year charter contract with Siem Offshore Australia Pty Ltd – an agreement that will deliver Australia’s first LNG-powered marine support vessel.

Zeeland Seaports has announced that the pilot truck-to-ship LNG bunkering operation has been successfully carried out in the port of Vlissingen, the Netherlands.

Triyards Holdings Ltd, through its subsidiary, Strategic Marine, has won a contract from Rederji Doeksen for the construction of two LNG-fuelled aluminium catamarans.

Wärtsilä Corp. has announced that it has won a contract from Gdansk Shiprepair Yard ‘Remontowa’ S.A. to provide equipment for the conversion of two BC Ferries to LNG.

KOTUG International B.V. has announced that it has successfully formed a joint venture with Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. for their European harbour towage operations.

MSC Cruises and STX France have signed a letter of intent for four LNG-fuelled ships.

Rolande LNG has opened a new LNG fuelling station in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands.