Friday, 30 October 2009 09:53
Wood and SPT float specialized joint venture for all offshore LNG facilities
LNG Journal, North America Correspondent
Expected demand increases for LNG supplies, delays in completing current onshore LNG projects and the postponement of new onshore LNG facility authorizations have created considerable interest in offshore LNG alternatives.
Expected demand increases for LNG supplies, delays in completing current onshore LNG projects and the postponement of new onshore LNG facility authorizations have created considerable interest in offshore LNG alternatives.
Friday, 30 October 2009 09:51
Major energy companies to follow lead of Australian Prelude FLNG
LNG Journal, Asia Pacific Editor
Royal Dutch Shell became the first energy major to confirm precise Floating LNG projects when it said it expected to develop two of its natural gas discoveries offshore Western Australia using FLNG technology.
Royal Dutch Shell became the first energy major to confirm precise Floating LNG projects when it said it expected to develop two of its natural gas discoveries offshore Western Australia using FLNG technology.
Friday, 30 October 2009 09:49
LNG market changes reveal need for price re-opener contract clauses
Stefan Ricketts and Eric Wong, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
A long-term LNG sales and purchase agreement represents a significant commitment by both buyer and seller, and in many cases underpins substantial investment.
A long-term LNG sales and purchase agreement represents a significant commitment by both buyer and seller, and in many cases underpins substantial investment.
Friday, 30 October 2009 09:48
News Index October 2009
A round-up of the latest company news and developments
Friday, 30 October 2009 09:45
Fluor shows how to manage contraction and stress in LNG plant pipeline systems
Neal Prescott and Jeff Zhang, Fluor Offshore Solutions, Houston, Texas
At LNG terminals, the connection piping between the LNG tank and the loading arms can sometimes be of significant length, up to several miles, so that the loading/offloading jetty structure can be at sufficient water depth for tanker access.
At LNG terminals, the connection piping between the LNG tank and the loading arms can sometimes be of significant length, up to several miles, so that the loading/offloading jetty structure can be at sufficient water depth for tanker access.
Friday, 30 October 2009 08:22
Exmar and partners give new insight into design process for offshore LNG
Harris I. Knecht, Exmar Offshore Company
In any design process, qualified and experienced people are the most important resource. The Energy Bridge Liquefaction Vessel (EBLV™) design team includes the usual full spectrum of naval architects, discipline engineers, and designers.
In any design process, qualified and experienced people are the most important resource. The Energy Bridge Liquefaction Vessel (EBLV™) design team includes the usual full spectrum of naval architects, discipline engineers, and designers.
Monday, 21 September 2009 09:44
Growing number of FLNG projects raise patent and IP rights concerns
Lucy Harrold and Eifion Morris, IP Partners at Stephenson Harwood, London
As more floating LNG projects commence and construction of vessels begins to take place, the technology and know-how used in these projects will certainly produce ideas and processes that will deserve protection by intellectual property laws around the world.
As more floating LNG projects commence and construction of vessels begins to take place, the technology and know-how used in these projects will certainly produce ideas and processes that will deserve protection by intellectual property laws around the world.
Monday, 21 September 2009 09:42
LNG shipping sector scans the horizon for better times ahead
Andrew Buckland and Andrew Pearson, Wood Mackenzie LNG Service
Has the LNG shipping market come through the worst of the recent deep slump? Freight rates in the spot and short-term markets are at historical lows, a substantial portion of the fleet is currently idle and no new ships have been ordered in over a year.
Has the LNG shipping market come through the worst of the recent deep slump? Freight rates in the spot and short-term markets are at historical lows, a substantial portion of the fleet is currently idle and no new ships have been ordered in over a year.
Monday, 21 September 2009 09:41
Samsung’s Shell FLNG contract begins new era for the industry
LNG Journal, Asia-Pacific Correspondent
Royal Dutch Shell agreement with France’s Technip and South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries for the construction of multiple floating LNG liquefaction facilities over a period of up to 15 years has, say the participants, given fresh impetus to the LNG industry.
Royal Dutch Shell agreement with France’s Technip and South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries for the construction of multiple floating LNG liquefaction facilities over a period of up to 15 years has, say the participants, given fresh impetus to the LNG industry.
Monday, 21 September 2009 09:40
Europe looks at LNG policies for price, quality and security
LNG Journal, Europe Editor
The likely impact of increased reliance on LNG and more shipments of LNG to the European Union is expected to be a closer official EU analysis of quality, price and other issues.
The likely impact of increased reliance on LNG and more shipments of LNG to the European Union is expected to be a closer official EU analysis of quality, price and other issues.
