Worley to support New Zealand’s efforts to develop LNG terminal
Australian engineering company, Worley is to provide technical advisory and engineering support for the development of New Zealand’s LNG import terminal.
Worley was appointed by New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) as client engineer and technical advisor for the country’s LNG import terminal.
The company said it will support MBIE through the procurement and delivery phases of the LNG import terminal by providing independent technical advice, specification development and engineering guidance aligned to international best practice.
This includes helping shape the project’s technical foundations, supporting a transparent and robust procurement process, and offering proportionate technical assurance during delivery to help MBIE manage key risks and maintain project progress.
US environmentalists sue Trump over CP2
US Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the Department of Energy’s (DoE) approval of Venture Global’s application to export LNG from CP2, currently under construction in Louisiana.
Eni makes large Côte d'Ivoire gas discovery
Italian energy giant, Eni has made what it called a significant gas and condensate discovery in Côte d'Ivoire, successfully drilling Murene South-1X, the first exploration well in Block CI-501.
DGI enters Platts market for two cargoes
Diamond Gas International (DGI) has bid for its first cargoes on the Platts Atlantic LNG Market on Close (MoC) assessment process through a one-cancels-the-other order for Northwest Europe and Mediterranean LNG.
CCEC to raise funds on Greek market
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp (CCEC) has revealed plans to issue seven-year bonds in Greece with a total potential principal of up to €250 mill and a minimum issuance of €200 mill.
Santos reports strong business performance - to shed 10% of workforce
Australian oil and gas producer, Santos is to slash its workforce by around 10%, to rightsize the company, despite reporting a strong business performance for 2025.
Babcock’s LGE celebrates milestone order
Babcock’s LGE business, a supplier of LNG solutions, has secured its 150th contract for its ecoSMRT® LNG reliquefaction system.
The latest orders include the larger 2.5 tonnes‑per‑hour ecoSMRT® unit, reflecting the increasing demand for higher‑capacity reliquefaction solutions.
Since its launch less than six years ago, ecoSMRT® has become the market-leading solution for LNG boil-off gas (BOG) reliquefaction, offering shipowners and operators unmatched efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance, the company claimed.
The 150th order, placed by a South Korean shipyard, underscores the ongoing global demand for sustainable and high-performance LNG technologies.
ecoSMRT® continues to play a key role in helping shipowners meet stringent charter reliquefaction targets, whilst simultaneously maximising energy efficiency.
The system is now installed across a diverse fleet of LNGCs, with more than 25 separate shipowners supporting a wide range of energy majors.
Vitol joins South African LNG project
Global commodity trader, Vitol is backing a consortium planning to build a $3 bill gas-fired power station and LNG import facility at Durban.
Mukran LNG terminal open for business despite heavy sea ice
German independent gas terminal operator, Deutsche ReGas has claimed that its Mukran Deutsche Ostsee terminal is fully operational, despite the current challenging weather conditions, blocking the entrance channel.
Chevron joins Greek effort to explore offshore blocks
Greek energy company, HelleniQ Energy in co-operation with US energy giant, Chevron, has signed lease agreements with the Hellenic Republic for the exploration of four offshore blocks located south of Crete and the Peloponnese.
