Sector News – Page 63

  • Extra LNG will be exported from Quintana Terminal to countries that do not have a FTA with the United States. Photo: Michael Scott
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    Freeport LNG ups the volume

    2013-11-27T16:55:00Z

    Freeport LNG Expansion LP and FLNG Liquefaction (Freeport) are to export additional volumes of domestically-produced LNG after receiving authorisation from the US Energy Department.

  • Hong Kong's clean air plan could prove costly. Photo: Kai Yan, Joseph Wong
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    Hong Kong clean air plan could backfire

    2013-11-26T15:08:00Z

    The Port of Hong Kong could struggle to stay competitive after the introduction of a new law for cleaner marine fuel next year, local media reports.

  • The planned LNG terminal at Gothenburg will be built by Swedegas and Vopak in cooperation with the Port of Gothenburg Photo: Swedegas/Vopak
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    Significant LNG project in Sweden

    2013-11-25T17:32:00Z

    A Swedish LNG project has been recognised by the European Union as having the potential to significantly contribute to market integration and competition, enhance the security of supply and reduce CO2 emissions.

  • The planned LNG terminal at Gothenburg will be built by Swedegas and Vopak in cooperation with the Port of Gothenburg Photo: Swedegas/Vopak
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    Significant LNG project in Sweden

    2013-11-25T15:35:00Z

    A Swedish LNG project has been recognised by the European Union as having the potential to significantly contribute to market integration and competition, enhance the security of supply and reduce CO2 emissions.

  • The proposal for the new Port Ambrose LNG facility has been put on hold because of significant “data gaps"
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    LNG facility proposal delayed

    2013-11-11T15:47:00Z

    The contentious proposal to build a new LNG terminal off the US coast of New Jersey has hit a stumbling block – the US Coast Guard has issued a 90 day hold on the proposal because of significant “data gaps”.

  • BAM International will design and construct the new LNG terminal to ensure Jordan has a consistent supply of energy fuels
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    New LNG terminal for Jordan

    2013-11-11T15:01:00Z

    BAM International is to design and build a new €47m LNG terminal in Aqaba, Jordan, that will help develop the country’s energy intake capabilities.

  • BAM International will design and construct the new LNG terminal to ensure Jordan has a consistent supply of energy fuels
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    New LNG terminal for Jordan

    2013-11-08T14:53:00Z

    BAM International is to design and build a new €47m LNG terminal in Aqaba, Jordan, that will help develop the country’s energy intake capabilities.

  • International waste trade laws are needed if South Asia is to stop being used as a dumping ground for toxic ships. Photo: NGO Shipbreaking Platform
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    New shipbreaking report calls for Pakistani improvements

    2013-11-01T16:32:00Z

    The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is calling on the Pakistani government to improve working conditions and environmental protection in the shipbreaking yards of Gadani.

  • The first LNG training course took place at Shanghai Maritime University
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    China builds on LNG expertise

    2013-10-31T15:58:00Z

    Braemar Engineering is supporting the expansion of China’s LNG sector with a new training course designed to help build the skill set of the country''s maritime professionals.

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    Progress made at Paradip LNG terminal

    2013-10-29T15:16:00Z

    Paradip Port Trust (PPT) is making progress on its Rs 3,108 (US$506.3m) crore LNG terminal, which it says will put Paradip and the state of Odisha on the global LNG map, local media reports.

  • This new contract follows the recent delivery of two LNG carriers. Photo: Dynagas
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    GE Power for LNG carriers

    2013-10-28T12:43:00Z

    In a bid to support a cleaner shipping environment, Dynagas is fitting its LNG carriers with GE Power Conversion’s power and propulsion package.

  • The Kalmar reachstacker prototype will use dual-fuel technology
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    Kalmar pioneers LNG reachstacker technology

    2013-10-22T10:54:00Z

    Kalmar is to engineer and produce a diesel-LNG powered reachstacker prototype as part of the GREENCRANES project.

  • The subsidies are in line with the Port of Rotterdam's plans to create an LNG hub by 2015
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    Funding boost for Rotterdam LNG hub

    2013-10-17T16:44:00Z

    Progress is being made with the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s plan for an LNG hub by 2015 following two European subsidy applications for €40m and €34m.

  • DNV GL says that the new recommendation will help put the ISO draft guideline into practice
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    LNG bunkering recommendation

    2013-10-17T15:58:00Z

    DNV GL has launched a Recommended Practice on LNG bunkering for suppliers and operators, aimed at making the process more safe and efficient.

  • ABB provides a green solution to Pipavav shipyard
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    First Indian “green shipyard” uses ABB solution

    2013-10-15T16:05:00Z

    ABB, the global leader in power and automation technologies has delivered “green” Static Frequency Converters (SFCs) to the first and only “green shipyard” in India at Pipavav Shipyard Limited (PSL).

  • The proposed LNG project includes a liquefaction plant and a two berth tanker terminal. Photo: Alaska LNG project sponsors
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    Kenai Peninsula chosen as LNG site

    2013-10-14T11:20:00Z

    Nikiski’s Kenai Peninsula has been chosen as the preferred site for the proposed South Central Alaska LNG project.

  • 'Hansa Brandenburg' is thought to contain a significant amount of hazardous materials
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    South Asia to stop toxic import

    2013-10-08T16:40:00Z

    The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is calling on India, Pakistan and Bangladesh to stop the import of the damaged and presumably toxic vessel, ‘Hansa Brandenburg’.

  • GDF will use the shuttle re-gasification vessel 'GDF Suez Neptune' as a bridge solution
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    Uruguay LNG FSRU terminal

    2013-10-02T16:41:00Z

    GDF Suez has signed a contract with Gas Sayago and Mitsui OSK Lines for the creation of a new floating LNG storage and re-gasification (FSRU) facility in Uruguay.

  • GDF will use the shuttle re-gasification vessel 'GDF Suez Neptune' as a bridge solution
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    Uruguay LNG FSRU terminal

    2013-10-02T13:27:00Z

    GDF Suez has signed a contract with Gas Sayago and Mitsui OSK Lines for the creation of a new floating LNG storage and re-gasification (FSRU) facility in Uruguay.

  • The new study looks at the rise in demand for LNG. Photo: Flickr/lightgraphs
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    New LNG report

    2013-09-27T15:25:00Z

    Ocean Shipping Consultants (OSC) has published a new in-depth study, ‘LNG as a Bunker Fuel: Future Demand Prospects and Port Design Options”, to provide an insight into likely and potential LNG developments.