Offshore LNG news

Nick Prowse and Penny Cygan-Jones, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, UK, consider the global outlook for the LNG industry, with a focus on recent developments in the US, Asia, Australia, South Africa and Africa.

BP has announced that the final investment decision (FID) for Phase 1 of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development has been agreed.

Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd has entered into a time charter party with AGL Shipping Pty Ltd for the provision of a floating storage and regasification unit to facilitate its proposed gas import jetty project.

Total has announced that it has signed an agreement to divest a 4% interest in the Ichthys LNG project in Australia to operating partner INPEX for an overall consideration of US$1.6 billion.

McDermott International Inc. and BHGE have signed a memorandum of understanding with Western Gas Corp. Pty Ltd to be the exclusive development partners for the Equus Gas Project in Western Australia.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd has announced that it has signed deals for the construction of a floating storage and regasification unit, FSRU services and financing for the Jawa 1 Gas-Fired Project.

According to Reuters, Equinor is prepared to commence negotiations with Tanzania regarding the development of an LNG project.

Shell Australia has released a statement announcing that Rob Jager has joined the company as the new VP Prelude.

Energy World Corporation Ltd has announced that it has been granted a 20-year extension to its Sengkang gas field in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

DOF Subsea Australia Pty Ltd has announced that its existing subsea inspection, maintenance and repair contract with Chevron Australia has been extended.