LNG import news
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.
Manga LNG project update
Wärtsilä has released a video providing a project update on the Manga LNG terminal.
Origin and ENN sign LNG SPA
Origin Energy Ltd has announced that it has signed an LNG sale and purchase agreement with ENN LNG Trading Co. Ltd for the delivery of LNG to China.
Gazprom signs LNG agreements with Japanese partners
Gazprom has signed a number of bilateral documents in the LNG sector with its Japanese partners.
Höegh to provide FSRU for LNG import project in Pakistan
Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd has announced that it has signed a contract with GEIL to provide an FSRU for GEIL’s LNG import project in Port Qasim, near Karachi, Pakistan.
Norton Rose Fulbright advises on Bahrain LNG project
Norton Rose Fulbright recently advised on the development and financing of the Bahrain LNG import terminal.
RasGas CEO highlights benefits of LNG for India
The CEO of RasGas has outlined why LNG offers a cleaner alternative to coal.