April 2015
April 2015

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LEAD STORY

ABS makes progress on LNG fuel guide for North American ships and ports

Since the American Bureau of Shipping report was initially issued in March 2014, significant progress has been made in North America with the use of LNG as a fuel for marine vessels.

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UK energy and LNG players BP and BG still put positive tone in market predictions

BP has launched the 2015 edition of its "Energy Outlook" and says it expects to see the market in natural gas become more global as LNG integrates regional markets and leads to more unified global price movements.

A round-up of latest events, company and industry news

Largest maritime council and body for LNG importers add flexibility to spot chartering

Several associations and organizations are providing a broader choice of commercial agreements for the transportation of LNG on a spot basis.

Japan’s Chiyoda suggests measures to minimize carbon dioxide from LNG production plants

The first generation liquefied natural gas and power supply chain for Japan started with the use of LNG supplies from Alaska’s Kenai LNG plant, Brunei LNG and the liquefaction facility on Das Island in the United Arab Emirates.

Bestobell Marine believes no one handles the pressure in LNG business better than it does

Bestobell Marine, based in Sheffield, England and a subsidiary of President Engineering Group, has received its third order in the past 12 months from Hudong Zhonghua shipyard in China.