Asia LNG news

Morrison Foerster has represented Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd on its entry into definitive agreements for the acquisition of a 20% stake in an LNG import and regasification terminal project in Batangas province.

GTT has received an order from an Asian shipyard for the tank design of four new LNG carriers on behalf of an Asian ship-owner.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd has announced the signing of a long-term charter contract for a newbuilding LNG carrier with a vessel operation management company funded by JERA Co., Inc.

TFG Marine has completed the first LNG refuelling of its bunker vessel, the MT Diligence, in Jurong Port, Singapore.

Vietnam Gas Corp. has received the fourth LNG train at Thi Vai – Cai Mep LNG port in Vietnam to serve the peak electricity production season.

JERA Co. Inc. has announced the new growth strategy that integrates three key business pillars – LNG, renewables, and hydrogen and ammonia – with an investment of ¥1 – 2 billion for each area.

In our recent May issue of LNG Industry, David Lewis, Energy Capital Vietnam, USA, outlines delivering energy security with decarbonisation in Vietnam.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd has announced that a training programme for ‘K’ LINE seafarers on gas-fuelled ships has been certified by the Philippine Maritime Industry Authority as a training course that meets the IGF Code.

AG&P LNG, a subsidiary of Nebula Energy, and Hai Linh Company Ltd have started the commissioning of the Cai Mep LNG Terminal in Vietnam.

In our recent May issue of LNG Industry, Ryhana Rasidi, Kpler, Singapore, explores why Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines can be seen driving Southeast Asian LNG demand growth until 2030.