Japan LNG news
Ecobunker holds naming ceremony for first LNG bunkering vessel
The naming and launching ceremony for Ecobunker Shipping’s first vessel, Ecobunker Tokyo Bay, was recently held at Fukuoka Shipbuilding shipyard.
Ice-breaking LNG carrier makes first call at Japan
MOL has announced that the Ohgishima LNG terminal has been visited by the LNG carrier ‘Vladimir Rusanov’ – the first time an ice-breaking LNG carrier has called at Japan.
NOVATEK ships first LNG cargo to Japan from Yamal LNG project
NOVATEK has shipped the first LNG cargo from the Yamal LNG project to Japan via the Northern Sea Route.
LNG-fuelled vessels awarded top conservation rating
LNG-fuelled MOL vessels earn top conservation rating for Japanese coastal ships.
Tokyo Gas and Hiroshima Gas receive joint LNG cargo at Hatsukaichi LNG terminal
The first commingling LNG cargo of Hiroshima Gas and Tokyo Gas, transported by Tokyo LNG Tanker, has arrived at Hiroshima Gas’ Hatsukaichi LNG terminal.
INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG project concludes loan refinancing agreement
INPEX Corp has announced that its Ichthys LNG project has concluded a loan refinancing agreement for a portion of its project finance loans that were arranged in 2012.
MOL LNG carrier receives Best Quality Ship Award
Two MOL-operated vessels have been selected for 2019 Best Quality Ship Awards, including an LNG carrier.
Wärtsilä solutions chosen for Japanese built LNG-fuelled ferries
Wärtsilä solutions have been chosen for the first Japanese built LNG-fuelled ferries.
JGC CORPORATION makes senior appointment
JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION has announced the appointment of Farhan Mujib as the new Senior Executive Vice President of JGC CORPORATION.
Tokyo Gas will not reduce LNG imports
Tokyo Gas has no immediate plan to cut its LNG purchases, despite the weaker levels of demand caused by the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.