LNG

Gazprom, the Russian natural gas company and LNG industry player, has had its credit rating raised because it's so close to the government it would be likely to receive “extraordinary state support in case of distress.”

Natural gas prices and pipeline issues complicate the game beyond frontier

Catherine Elder, Sacramento, California

North American LNG has produced more speculation in recent weeks than ever about which import terminals will be built and when.
There is also more concern about whether there is enough LNG in the world to satisfy US demand and about safety issues.

Shell International Trading and Shipping Co. has obtained Green Passports from Lloyd’s Register for all 25 of the liquefied natural gas carriers in its managed fleet.


The Green Passports were awarded by Lloyd’s Register following surveys and audits and a review of the relevant documentation.


Shell and Lloyd’s Register have led the way in the application and adoption of the Green Passport. Shell’s LNG carrier “Granatina” was the world’s first vessel to be awarded this recognition.


The Green Passport is a document that contains an inventory of all the materials onboard a ship that require careful handling or special awareness.