LNG as fuel news

In 2023, the US became the leading LNG exporter, driven by increased exports to Europe and Asia, with the the Netherlands, France, and the UK as top importers, while Brazil’s LNG imports declined due to hydropower reliance.

The first ever ship bunkering at Hamina LNG terminal has been successfully completed. In co-operation with Rohe Solutions and Glander International Bunkering.

Oil and gas industry exhibits resilience as contract value sustains despite 22% drop in contract volume during 2023, reveals GlobalData.

Glenfarne Energy Transition’s Texas LNG has announced an LNG offtake agreement for 500 000 tpy of LNG with Gunvor Group.

Venture Global LNG has announced the acquisition and construction of a new large fleet of LNG-powered vessels.

Texas LNG, Glenfarne’s 4 million tpy LNG export terminal, has moved to the execution phase of project financing.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd has announced that the LNG-fuelled car carrier, CERULEAN ACE, was delivered at the Onishi Shipyard of Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd.

Gasum will open a new filling station in Vänersborg, Sweden, in March 2024, in co-operation with Centralen.

Anglo American has announced the delivery of the last of its 10-strong chartered fleet of capesize+ LNG dual-fuelled bulk carriers, the Ubuntu Liberty.

TotalEnergies, Chevron, and Seapeak have joined the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative, led by SafetyTech Accelerator.