LNG news in Europe

Lithuania have completely abandoned Russian gas imports in response to the war in Ukraine and the resulting energy crisis in Europe.

New Fortress Energy has filed the permit applications to deploy its fast LNG solution off the coast of Louisiana, US, aiming to begin operations by 1Q23.

Major oil and gas companies suspending their operations in Russia could disrupt progress of key Russian projects, finds GlobalData.

The company has been operating the LNG reloading station in Klaipeda, Lithuania, for two years.

Wärtsilä have signed a long-term service agreement to provide technical support on Brittany Ferries’ latest vessel, the Salamanca.

The Port of Zeebrugge has become a member of SEA-LNG, bringing expertise of European port infrastructure to the coalition.

The contract covers the reliquefaction plant for four LNG carriers and was signed in March 2022.

GTT have been entrusted with the order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of four new LNG carriers for delivery in 2025.

The terminal’s regasification capacity for this gas year is fully booked, partly in response to the rising uncertainty due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

The company states that it will re-engage and progress discussions on long-term LNG supplies from Qatar to Germany.