Natural gas news
Pieridae Energy looking to purchase producing assets
According to Reuters, Pieridae Energy Ltd is looking to purchase producing assets in western Canada or in the Marcellus shale play in the US.
TMC awarded Höegh FSRU contract
TMC Compressors has announced that it has been awarded a contract by Samsung Heavy Industries to deliver a marine compressed air system for a floating storage and regasification unit.
Egypt looks to cut back LNG imports
According to Reuters, Egypt is currently in talks with its LNG suppliers, looking to reduce its dependence on LNG imports as its domestic production increases.
Total to acquire natural gas vehicle fuel provider
Total has announced that it is acquiring PitPoint B.V. – Europe’s third largest provider of natural gas vehicle fuel.
Indian government official discusses plans to cut oil products imports
According to Reuters, the Indian Transport Minister has said that the country is aiming to reduce its oil products imports to zero, in favour of alternative fuels.
Wärtsilä and CHI natural gas operating fleet concept granted AiP
Wärtsilä Corp. has been awarded an AiP certificate by Lloyd’s Register for a natural gas operating fleet concept developed with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co.
Alaskan Governor meets with Chinese President
The Governor of Alaska, Bill Walker, has welcomed the President of China, Xi Jinping, and the First Lady of China, Madame Peng Liyuan, to the US state.
B.C. Government supports LNG and RNG investments
The Government of British Columbia will support investments by natural gas utilities to increase the use of LNG and RNG in the transportation and marine sectors and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Thai oil giants hunt for investments
Thai energy companies sitting on the largest hoard of cash outside China are ready to put it to use.
Shell to drill new gas wells to meet Australian gas requirements
According to Reuters, Royal Dutch Shell has announced plans to drill 161 new gas wells at its Queensland operations by the end of 2018.