LNG news in Europe

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.

HAM inaugurates a new LNG service station in Salamanca, Spain, meaning that Grupo HAM’s network of gas stations on the main routes in Spain and Europe now total to more than 90 refuelling points.

Over 140 exhibitors from a variety of different fields have signed up to exhibit at StocExpo 2022, taking place in Rotterdam from 23 - 25 May.

Cheniere and Engie increase volume and extend term of LNG sale and purchase agreement, meaning that the new terms of their agreement will stretch beyond 2040.

The rise is a result of Russian exports becoming increasingly unpopular, the company states.

The Eagle Valence, TotalEnergies’ first new-build LNG-powered very large crude carrier (VLCC), is the first of a broader programme of six new-build tankers designed with LNG dual-fuel propulsion.

Following new government guidance, Shell has started a phased withdrawal from Russian LNG, whilst also donating profits from remaining Russian oil to humanitarian agencies to support Ukraine.