LNG import news

GasLog Ltd has announced that one of its subsidiaries has signed a 10-year time charter with Sinolam LNG Terminal, S.A. for the provision of an LNG floating storage unit to a gas-fired power project being developed in Panama.

Qatar Petroleum has announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Fluxys Belgium for LNG unloading services at the Zeebrugge LNG terminal.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd and Karpower International B.V have agreed to jointly carry out the first LNG-to-Powership project under the co-brand KARMOL in Mozambique, and for this purpose jointly own and operate an FSRU and a Powership.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd has announced that it has held the christening ceremony for a next-generation LNG carrier under construction for Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

According to Reuters, in July, Japan imported its first LNG cargo from China since 1988, as utilities seek new suppliers and try to reduce costs amid tough domestic competition.

Polish Oil and Gas Co. has announced that it has purchased an LNG cargo from the US, and then – following regasification – sold the gas to Energy Resources of Ukraine.

Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd has announced that it has taken delivery of its 10th floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) – Höegh Galleon.

DLA Piper has advised the natural gas public company of Cyprus on its contractor selection tender process for an offshore LNG import terminal and associated infrastructure.

India will look to examine the pricing of its long-term LNG import contracts, in light of the fall in LNG spot prices.

Japan’s Hokuriku Electric is seeking an LNG cargo for November delivery.