Asia LNG news

Santos has announced the signing of a binding long-term LNG supply and purchase agreement with Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd to provide LNG from Santos’ portfolio of LNG assets.

Korea Middle Power Co Ltd and Vitol have agreed to extend an existing long-term LNG supply and purchase agreement.

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.