LNG

Natural gas is a $22bn distraction for EU shipping that won’t decarbonise the sector

Submitted by Editorial staff on 26th June 2018

26th June 2018

Rolling out liquified natural gas (LNG) infrastructure for shipping in Europe would cost $22 billion and deliver, at best, a 6% reduction in ship greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 compared to the replaced diesel, a new independent study for Transport & Environment (T&E) by the UMAS consultancy finds.[1] To date Europe has spent half a billion US dollars on LNG infrastructure for refuelling ships.

The first Shell Liquefied Natural Gas station in Belgium

Submitted by Editorial staff on 25th June 2018

25th June 2018

Belgium’s first Shell Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) site has now opened to the public. Global infrastructure services firm AECOM delivered a range of multidisciplinary services over the past two years on behalf of Shell, including full project management and construction capabilities throughout construction of the site.

Ince & Co’s London finance team advises Golar LNG on landmark US$960 million post-acceptance lease financing and delivery of FLNG Hilli Episeyo with CSSC Shipping

Submitted by Editorial staff on 22nd June 2018

22nd June 2018

International law firm Ince & Co LLP has advised long-standing client Golar LNG Limited on a US$960 million sale and leaseback of their converted FLNG vessel, the Hilli Episeyo, with CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited.

Wincanton trials LNG powered truck as part of commitment to alternative fuels

Submitted by Editorial staff on 21st June 2018

21st June 2018

Wincanton, the largest British logistics company, is trialling an LNG powered vehicle as part of its general haulage fleet. The gas-powered Volvo FH LNG 460 is being trialed as part of Wincanton’s ongoing commitment to exploring alternative fuels.

GTT announces the end of the test phase of its new LNG Brick® technology

Submitted by Editorial staff on 20th June 2018

20th June 2018

With the rise in the use of LNG as a fuel, the marine industry requires new cryogenic storage solutions which are both compact and easy to install.

TransCanada Corporation has awarded Bonatti Group a construction contract for a portion of the Coastal GasLink Project

Submitted by Editorial staff on 20th June 2018

20th June 2018

TransCanada corporation conditionally awarded Pacific Atlantic pipeline construction Ltd, a company of the Bonatti group, construction contract for portion of Coastal GasLink Project

S-Cube XWI model looks set to be instrumental in development of one of the largest energy projects

Submitted by Editorial staff on 15th June 2018

15th June 2018

S-Cube XWI generates a 3D velocity model from seismic data which is the digital model at the heart of seismic derisking to evaluate the earth’s internal structures from probing prior to drilling.

Ocean Infinity awarded Woodside Energy survey contract

Submitted by Editorial staff on 14th June 2018

14th June 2018

Ocean Infinity, the technology company specializing in collecting high resolution seabed data and its analysis.

Nauticor and GNF cooperate in first LNG bunkering of Fure Vinga in Europe

Submitted by Editorial staff on 22nd May 2018

22nd May 2018

Gas Natural Fenosa has been awarded a supply operation of 120 tons of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for the Swedish company Furetank. Gas Natural Fenosa, Nauticor and Furetank are leaders in the development and operation of LNG.