Wednesday, 04 February 2009 11:16
Shell develops automated LNG plant cool-down to stem losses
In LNG production the regular cool-down of the main cryogenic heat exchangers (MCHEs) is known to be complex and challenging. Shell has developed an automated cool-down procedure for the MCHEs.
Wednesday, 04 February 2009 11:14
Treaty offers additional protection to LNG and energy project investors
John Reynolds and Saira Singh, Lovells LLP, London
The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is a multi-lateral treaty which regulates the biggest industry in the world: energy.
The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is a multi-lateral treaty which regulates the biggest industry in the world: energy.
Wednesday, 04 February 2009 11:10
News Index January 2009
A round-up of the latest company news and developments.
Wednesday, 04 February 2009 11:05
Sakhalin LNG launches Russia on road to be key industry player
LNG Journal Asia-Pacific Editor
From next month, Japan will receive up to 80 percent of the output from the Sakhalin II LNG project in the Russian Far East five years after the first supply contracts were signed.
From next month, Japan will receive up to 80 percent of the output from the Sakhalin II LNG project in the Russian Far East five years after the first supply contracts were signed.
Wednesday, 04 February 2009 11:03
Canadian plan to build LNG export facility gathers pace
Thomas Dawson, Galveston LNG
Galveston LNG’s wholly owned subsidiary, Kitimat LNG, is progressing with its plan for the development of a $4 billion export facility near Kitimat, British Columbia, on the west coast of Canada.
Galveston LNG’s wholly owned subsidiary, Kitimat LNG, is progressing with its plan for the development of a $4 billion export facility near Kitimat, British Columbia, on the west coast of Canada.
Wednesday, 04 February 2009 10:59
LNG output to surge and new projects face funding hurdles
John McKay, LNG Journal Editor
The delayed surge in LNG output will gradually filter into the system this year as four new projects come on line amid a global financial crisis that could slow future ventures.
LNG plant start-up delays due to technical, labour or political problems have become a common feature of the industry.
The delayed surge in LNG output will gradually filter into the system this year as four new projects come on line amid a global financial crisis that could slow future ventures.
LNG plant start-up delays due to technical, labour or political problems have become a common feature of the industry.
Thursday, 20 November 2008 11:46
US Bear Head LNG project met problems, so where did it go wrong?
Warren Wilczewski, New York University, and author of a political and economic analysis of Russia’s huge Shtokman gas field and LNG project.
In late 2004, to great fanfare, Anadarko Petroleum Corp. took over the Bear Head LNG terminal project from Access Northeast Energy.
In late 2004, to great fanfare, Anadarko Petroleum Corp. took over the Bear Head LNG terminal project from Access Northeast Energy.
Thursday, 20 November 2008 11:43
US examines its ability to compete in the new global LNG marketplace
American LNG analysts, Washington DC
The US LNG outlook for the US is positive and there will soon be increased LNG production worldwide, with 19 liquefaction Trains at 12 LNG complexes on four continents now in or nearing their construction stages.
The US LNG outlook for the US is positive and there will soon be increased LNG production worldwide, with 19 liquefaction Trains at 12 LNG complexes on four continents now in or nearing their construction stages.
Thursday, 20 November 2008 11:39
Oregon LNG emerges as new gateway to West Coast natural gas pipelines
Mohammed Alrai, Oregon LNG
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) officially accepted Oregon LNG's formal application on October 28, 2008 for its proposed LNG import facility located on the Skipanon Peninsula in Warrenton, Oregon.
The project will increase natural gas supplies in the Pacific Northwest and other western states.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) officially accepted Oregon LNG's formal application on October 28, 2008 for its proposed LNG import facility located on the Skipanon Peninsula in Warrenton, Oregon.
The project will increase natural gas supplies in the Pacific Northwest and other western states.
Thursday, 20 November 2008 11:36
Malaysian LNG carrier firm MISC is profiled as it seeks new opportunities
David Hayes, Kuala Lumpur
The current global shortage of LNG supplies is posing a major challenge for LNG shipping companies just as the world’s LNG carrier fleet is poised to undergo a significant expansion over the next two years.
The current global shortage of LNG supplies is posing a major challenge for LNG shipping companies just as the world’s LNG carrier fleet is poised to undergo a significant expansion over the next two years.
