January 2012
LEAD STORY
Free ReadJapan's Inpex Corp. signed around $70 billion worth of LNG sales agreements for its Ichthys project in Australia, clearing the way for the go-ahead for a venture seen as a classic of its kind in terms of technology and contracts, but with the unusual make-up of being made in Japan…
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Free ReadJapan has now embarked on a strategic policy for LNG procurement amid some significant new overseas upstream investments as the nation aims to secure its long-term LNG supply and overhaul its domestic delivery infrastructure. In 2012, Japanese trading houses, utilities and energy companies will be prominent in more multi-billion dollar…
Free ReadJapan is overhauling its energy policy to deal with current realities. It is particularly focusing on LNG prices, long-term supplies, domestic infrastructure development and the promotion of highly efficient natural gas consumption. There are already 17 new LNG projects planned or underway in Japan to build new terminals and expand…
Free ReadANADARKO Petroleum Corp., developer of an LNG project from feed-gas discoveries offshore Mozambique, expanded its recoverable reserve estimates to 15 to 30-plus trillion cubic feet, making feasible the US company's vision of six liquefaction Trains. Anadarko's offshore partners in the discoveries include companies from Japan and India. The company said…
Free ReadLong-range energy forecasts suggest world demand for LNG could double by 2020. This robust demand trend has driven the diversification of LNG concepts, leading in the near-term deployment of the first LNG floating production storage and offloading unit. Industry efforts at moving FLNG concepts to market readiness have been directed…
Free ReadBurckhardt Compression is one of the world's largest manufacturers of reciprocating compressors with more 40 years of experience in offshore applications. Hamworthy Oil & Gas Systems, which will soon be part of Finland's Wartsila after a takeover, is a leading supplier of cargo-handling technology and systems liquefying boil-off gases (BOG)…
