Nigerians benefit from Hyundai training
Some 71 Bonny Gas Transport (BGT) employees have completed an 18 month industrial training programme at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).
NY Governor Cuomo scuppers Port Ambrose LNG project
In a blow to US gas imports, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has vetoed the Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas Deepwater Port project, citing security and economic concerns along with the potential to negatively impact offshore wind development.
Green Award looks to increase LNGC incentives
Rotterdam-based not for profit organisation Green Award Foundation now has 50 LNGCs certificated in addition to tankers, drybulk carriers and inland waterway barges.
Petronas’ second FLNG’s keel laid
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) held a keel laying ceremony for Petronas’ second floating liquefaction plant, ‘Petronas Floating LNG2’ (PFLNG2), in Geoje Island, South Korea on 28th October.
Dunkirk pilot training for new LNG terminal
Transas has installed a fifth simulator for high-level Dunkirk pilot training.
QCLNG on schedule to handle 10 LNGCs per month next year
In a boost to Australian gas loading volumes, BG Group announced this week that commercial operations began from a second train at its Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) plant.
Parker Bestobell launches new valve- wins orders
Cryogenic valve specialist, Parker Bestobell Marine, has launched a compact version of its float isolation valve (FLIV).
Iran said to have LNGC newbuilding agreements in place
Iran has reportedly signed preliminary agreements with South Korean, German and Chinese shipbuilders to build LNGCs.
LNGC rates to continue under pressure
LNGC freight rates are under pressure from weak Asian demand and a growing fleet.
LNGC orders to pick up next year
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said that it expected demand for LNGC newbuildings to return next year.
