LNG import news
Emerging markets and the future of LNG
New players are bolstering the industry, and ensuring the growth of the sector.
European Commission approves LNG project in Malta
The project comprises the development of a FLNG storage unit and a new combined cycle gas fired power plant.
CNOOC disruption comes at a bad time
Pipeline disruption comes at a bad time for CNOOC given the cold snap fueling gas burn in northern China.
Europe left in cold
Europe will have to pay a premium to stay warm as the year has starts off with a cold snap.
Skanska joins world leading technology centre
Skanska UK has joined the Manufacturing Technology Centre – one of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing ‘Catapult’ centres.
Kogas December sales grow
Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) has announced that local gas sales in December rose 9.6% from a year earlier.
CNOOC diverts two LNG cargoes following pipeline fire
According to Reuters, CNOOC – the Chinese state-owned energy company – has diverted two LNG cargoes following a pipeline fire in Tianjin, northern China.
Japan receives first LNG cargo produced in lower 48 US states
JERA Co. Inc. has announced that an LNG cargo produced in the lower 48 US states has arrived at Chubu Electric Power Co.’s Joetsu LNG terminal, marking the first import of US LNG into Japan.
Moroccan power utility selects legal and financial advisers for LNG import plan
According to Reuters, Morocco’s ONEE has chosen HSBC Middle East Ltd and Ashurst LLP as its financial and legal advisers, respectively, for its plan to increase LNG imports.
Dunkirk regasification terminal starts commercial operations
EDF has announced that commercial operations have started up at the Dunkirk regasification terminal in France.