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  • Seatrium, Karpowership partner on powership, FSRU conversions

    Seatrium, Karpowership partner on powership, FSRU conversions Seatrium Limited announced August 14 the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Karpowership, a global energy company and the owner, operator, and builder of the world’s largest powership (floating power plant) fleet. The milestone agreement, signed in Singapore, further deepens the strategic partnership between Seatrium and…

  • Crowley’s fourth Avance class vessel sets sail

    Crowley’s fourth Avance class vessel sets sail Crowley’s latest Avance class ship, Torogoz, began its inaugural commercial service on August 12, departing from Port Everglades, Fla., to serve Central America. The vessel’s commencement is a capstone on the company’s initiation of the four-vessel, Avance class containership fleet. With a capacity of 1,400 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units),…

  • Seaspan Energy, Anew Climate partner on low-carbon marine fuel

    Seaspan Energy, Anew Climate partner on low-carbon marine fuel Seaspan Energy, North Vancouver, B.C., and Anew Climate, Houston, Texas, have entered into a strategic agreement to offer delivery of renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to customers on the North American West Coast. As part of the service offering, Anew will supply renewable natural gas (RNG)…

  • Crowley appoints leaders to advance energy, LNG microgrids

    Crowley appoints leaders to advance energy, LNG microgrids Crowley Shipping has announced new leadership appointments aimed at supporting its advanced energy transportation and microgrid development operations in the U.S. and throughout the Americas. Jackie Gonsalez has been named vice president of advanced energy in the company’s Shipping business unit. In this role, Gonsalez will lead…

  • Chinese duo to develop brand-new 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel

    Chinese duo to develop brand-new 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore Co. (DSOC) and compatriot Zhongnen Fuel Injection Technology have inked […] The post Chinese duo to develop brand-new 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • UAE player’s stake buy prompts rebrand of US LNG developer

    UAE player’s stake buy prompts rebrand of US LNG developer UAE-headquartered Mubadala Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company owned by the government of Abu Dhabi, has closed the acquisition of an interest in a subsidiary of energy-focused alternative asset manager  Kimmeridge. The post UAE player’s stake buy prompts rebrand of US LNG developer…

  • Axpo marks Spain’s ‘inaugural’ bio-LNG bunkering for large container vessels as done

    Axpo marks Spain’s ‘inaugural’ bio-LNG bunkering for large container vessels as done Switzerland-headquartered renewable energy producer Axpo has wrapped up what it described as Spain’s first […] The post Axpo marks Spain’s ‘inaugural’ bio-LNG bunkering for large container vessels as done appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Cheniere signs 20-year LNG supply deal with JERA

    Cheniere signs 20-year LNG supply deal with JERA Cheniere Marketing, a subsidiary of U.S. player Cheniere Energy, has signed a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Japan’s JERA. The post Cheniere signs 20-year LNG supply deal with JERA appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz

  • Van Oord on dredging mission to lay the groundwork for Europe’s next FSRU

    Van Oord on dredging mission to lay the groundwork for Europe’s next FSRU Dutch marine contractor Van Oord has set off on a dredging quest to prepare the site where Poland’s floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) will be stationed as part of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the Gulf of Gdańsk, representing…

  • US Coast Guard: Risk assessment now prerequisite for LNG, alternative fuel bunkering

    US Coast Guard: Risk assessment now prerequisite for LNG, alternative fuel bunkering The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has proposed new guidelines to govern the transfer […] The post US Coast Guard: Risk assessment now prerequisite for LNG, alternative fuel bunkering appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Italy’s biggest LNG terminal poised for capacity upgrade

    Italy’s biggest LNG terminal poised for capacity upgrade A liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Italy’s northern Adriatic Sea will undergo work to expand its regasification capacity. The post Italy’s biggest LNG terminal poised for capacity upgrade appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz

  • Lloyd’s Register okays HD KSOE’s 210,000 dwt multi-fuel bulk carrier design

    Lloyd’s Register okays HD KSOE’s 210,000 dwt multi-fuel bulk carrier design Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for its 210,000 dwt multi-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carrier design. The post Lloyd’s Register okays HD KSOE’s 210,000 dwt multi-fuel bulk carrier design appeared first on Offshore Energy.…

  • First financing in place for 25 Korea-built vessels in QatarEnergy’s massive LNG shipbuilding program

    First financing in place for 25 Korea-built vessels in QatarEnergy’s massive LNG shipbuilding program Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), Qatar’s shipping and maritime player, has joined forces with the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) to set up the first financing package for 25 conventional liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers being constructed in Korea. The post…

  • Interview on America’s tax overhaul: Investment ‘catalyst’ across energy spheres but deadlines spell potential trouble for wind & solar

    Interview on America’s tax overhaul: Investment ‘catalyst’ across energy spheres but deadlines spell potential trouble for wind & solar The latest action the United States (U.S.) has taken to unlock its energy dominance, encapsulated in a new tax reconciliation bill, which President Donald J. Trump signed into law, has set the stage for an uptick…

  • Japan’s ‘largest-ever’ cruise ship, LNG-fueled Asuka III, christened in Yokohama

    Japan’s ‘largest-ever’ cruise ship, LNG-fueled Asuka III, christened in Yokohama Japan’s ‘largest cruise ship ever’, the liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ASUKA III, has officially […] The post Japan’s ‘largest-ever’ cruise ship, LNG-fueled Asuka III, christened in Yokohama appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Germany’s SEFE and UAE’s ADNOC Gas strengthen energy ties with LNG deal

    Germany’s SEFE and UAE’s ADNOC Gas strengthen energy ties with LNG deal Germany’s Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE) has expanded its liquefied natural gas (LNG) arsenal through a multi-year LNG supply agreement with ADNOC Gas, a subsidiary of the UAE-headquartered ADNOC, bolstering Europe’s energy security. The post Germany’s SEFE and UAE’s ADNOC Gas strengthen energy…

  • More US LNG coming to Ukraine with new Naftogaz-Orlen deal

    More US LNG coming to Ukraine with new Naftogaz-Orlen deal Naftogaz Group and Poland’s Orlen have signed on the dotted line to enable Ukraine to receive an additional 140 million cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States. The post More US LNG coming to Ukraine with new Naftogaz-Orlen deal appeared first…

  • Texas Gulf Coast getting new low-carbon LNG export facility

    Texas Gulf Coast getting new low-carbon LNG export facility A privately held energy infrastructure development company plans to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. The post Texas Gulf Coast getting new low-carbon LNG export facility appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz

  • Chevron staying ahead of LNG game with another 20-year US offtake deal

    Chevron staying ahead of LNG game with another 20-year US offtake deal Chevron has taken steps to secure additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) by inking one more sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Energy Transfer for the delivery of supplies from an LNG export project being developed on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. The post Chevron staying…

  • Two-train expansion of Cheniere’s South Texas LNG terminal is a go

    Two-train expansion of Cheniere’s South Texas LNG terminal is a go U.S. energy player Cheniere Energy has made a positive final investment decision (FID) for the project proposing to add two new trains to its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project on the La Quinta Ship Channel in South Texas The post Two-train expansion of Cheniere’s…

  • ‘Significant milestone’ for BP’s mega gas project as FLNG moves to commercial ops

    ‘Significant milestone’ for BP’s mega gas project as FLNG moves to commercial ops Golar LNG has opened the doors to a multibillion-dollar backlog, thanks to a floating LNG (FLNG) unit, which has ticked off its task list a commercial operations date (COD) at a huge gas project in African waters, operated by the UK-headquartered BP.…

  • Op-Ed: Overcoming shipping’s complexity challenge

    Op-Ed: Overcoming shipping’s complexity challenge By Richard Leahy, technical service manager, Castrol The maritime industry faces extraordinary complexity. Today’s specialized global fleet—from dry and wet cargoes to passenger vessels—is a remarkable achievement of modern engineering that continues to evolve in sophistication and capability. Examining these ships reveals an intricate interplay of processes, machinery and crew.…

  • Interview: High-growth regions, subsea, and FPSO jobs unlocking EnerMech’s resilience in energy realms

    Interview: High-growth regions, subsea, and FPSO jobs unlocking EnerMech’s resilience in energy realms EnerMech, an Aberdeen-headquartered integrated solutions specialist, has pinpointed the focus on high-growth regions, subsea work, and floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) assignments as its tripartite resilience formula, which it uses as keys to achieving resilience against the backdrop of ongoing economic…

  • French containment tech selected for Purus’ new LNG carrier

    French containment tech selected for Purus’ new LNG carrier French technological containment specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has been hired by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) to design the tank of a liquefied natural gas carrier (LNGC) newbuild. The post French containment tech selected for Purus’ new LNG carrier appeared first on…

  • CMA CGM steps up maritime talks with Indian government

    CMA CGM steps up maritime talks with Indian government France-based shipping colossal CMA CGM has held talks with officials from the Indian Ministry […] The post CMA CGM steps up maritime talks with Indian government appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • HD KSOE confirms $1.76B order for eco-friendly boxship octet

    HD KSOE confirms $1.76B order for eco-friendly boxship octet HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), part of HD Hyundai, has landed […] The post HD KSOE confirms $1.76B order for eco-friendly boxship octet appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Port of Brownsville anchors billions in private investment

    Port of Brownsville anchors billions in private investment Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Chairman Esteban Guerra announced a record-breaking year for the Port of Brownsville (Texas), reporting more than 28 million tons of cargo handled in 2024, the highest volume in the port’s history. The milestone was shared during the 2025 State of the Port Address…

  • $28 billion LNG export project breaks ground in Louisiana

    $28 billion LNG export project breaks ground in Louisiana Venture Global, an American producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) sourced from North American basins, has kicked off site work at its proposed multibillion-dollar export project in Louisiana, United States. This is the firm’s third facility to be built in the last five years. The post $28…

  • New LNG vessel order for Hyundai Heavy Industries with Purus

    New LNG vessel order for Hyundai Heavy Industries with Purus Purus, a provider of maritime services for gas transport and offshore wind industries, has placed a new order for a liquified natural gas carrier (LNGC) with Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, bringing the firm’s current newbuilding program to ten gas carriers under construction at Hyundai Group-affiliated…

  • Op-Ed: Simulation tools in shipbuilding

    Op-Ed: Simulation tools in shipbuilding By Joakim Heinolainen, Technical Consultant, and Janne Huotari, Senior R&D Engineer, at NAPA Design Solutions Simulation tools have long been fundamental to ship design and operation, supporting everything from voyage optimization to stability analysis. However, their role is rapidly expanding and evolving. Beyond traditional applications, these tools are now being…

  • Japan-US duo strikes 20-year offtake deal for LNG export project in Texas

    Japan-US duo strikes 20-year offtake deal for LNG export project in Texas JERA has taken steps to boost its liquefied natural gas (LNG) arsenal through a new offtake agreement with NextDecade Corporation, enabling the U.S. player to edge closer to a positive final investment decision (FID) on the fifth train at its LNG export project…

  • $44 billion Alaska LNG approaching FID: Partner hunt underway, Worley on final engineering duty

    $44 billion Alaska LNG approaching FID: Partner hunt underway, Worley on final engineering duty By putting Australia’s Worley in charge of the final engineering works, Glenfarne Alaska LNG, a subsidiary of Glenfarne Group, is edging closer to a final investment decision (FID) for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project in Alaska, as a majority…

  • Korean shipyard begins piecing together 17 LNG ships for QatarEnergy’s fleet expansion quest

    Korean shipyard begins piecing together 17 LNG ships for QatarEnergy’s fleet expansion quest Nakilat has revealed a steel-cutting ceremony for 17 new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, which was hosted at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in South Korea. The post Korean shipyard begins piecing together 17 LNG ships for QatarEnergy’s fleet expansion quest appeared…

  • French firm hired to jumpstart stalled Cypriot LNG project

    French firm hired to jumpstart stalled Cypriot LNG project French-based engineering company Technip Energies has been awarded a project management consultancy (PMC) contract by Cyprus’ Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA) for the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. The post French firm hired to jumpstart stalled Cypriot LNG project appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana…

  • Italy’s Edison welcomes inaugural LNG cargo from Louisiana plant

    Italy’s Edison welcomes inaugural LNG cargo from Louisiana plant Italian utility company Edison has welcomed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment hailing from the export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, operated by U.S.-based LNG export project developer Venture Global. The post Italy’s Edison welcomes inaugural LNG cargo from Louisiana plant appeared first on Offshore…

  • Owners, yards and class team up on safety at Ship Repair USA

    Owners, yards and class team up on safety at Ship Repair USA At this year’s Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA conference attendees will gain critical insights into one of the most pressing challenges in the maritime repair sector: aligning safety practices and regulatory compliance across multiple stakeholders. The session, “Bridging the Gap: Owners, Yards &…

  • Offtake deal locked in ahead of US LNG terminal’s FID

    Offtake deal locked in ahead of US LNG terminal’s FID U.S.-based Commonwealth LNG and Kimmeridge Texas Gas (KTG), affiliates of the energy-focused alternative investment manager Kimmeridge, have inked binding agreements with Swiss-headquartered Glencore for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from an export facility under development in Louisiana. The post Offtake deal locked in…

  • 20-year gas offtake deal lands on Commonwealth LNG’s booking sheet

    20-year gas offtake deal lands on Commonwealth LNG’s booking sheet Kimmeridge Texas Gas (KTG), an affiliate of the energy-focused alternative investment manager Kimmeridge, has won a new multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for its LNG export terminal currently under development on the west bank of the Calcasieu Ship Channel at…

  • $13.7 billion deals for $50B South American LNG project put into Bermuda firm’s hands

    $13.7 billion deals for $50B South American LNG project put into Bermuda firm’s hands Golar LNG has gotten hold of two multibillion-dollar assignments related to a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) large-scale upstream and midstream integrated gas development project, estimated to be worth $50 billion, in the Sierra Grande Norte, on the South American country’s…

  • Oil, gas, and LNG weaving energy security web

    Oil, gas, and LNG weaving energy security web The winds of change are still gathering speed as they blow across the global energy industry, but they have not managed to dislodge oil and natural gas from their top spots in the energy mix. These fossil fuels, alongside LNG, are still keeping their finger on the…

  • Step on the gas, pretty please

    Step on the gas, pretty please Developments in 2024 hammered home the enduring nature of oil, gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and the progress made in developing new ones and extending the lifetimes of older ones. The post Step on the gas, pretty please appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to…

  • ADNOC inks LNG deal with Indian player

    ADNOC inks LNG deal with Indian player ADNOC Trading, an affiliate of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading supply agreement with India’s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a unit of the state-owned Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). The post ADNOC inks LNG deal with Indian player…

  • MOL: LNG-fueled Capesize bulker Verde Heraldo delivered, set to supply JFE Steel’s mills

    MOL: LNG-fueled Capesize bulker Verde Heraldo delivered, set to supply JFE Steel’s mills The naming and delivery ceremony for the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)-ordered LNG-fueled Capesize bulker for JFE Steel Corporation has been held at the Saijo Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan. The post MOL: LNG-fueled Capesize bulker Verde Heraldo delivered, set to supply…

  • Port Everglades receives first LNG-powered cargo ship

    Port Everglades receives first LNG-powered cargo ship U.S. Broward County’s (Florida) Port Everglades has welcomed its first cargo ship fueled by liquified natural gas (LNG). The post Port Everglades receives first LNG-powered cargo ship appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz

  • Dutch duo wins jetty construction job at German LNG terminal

    Dutch duo wins jetty construction job at German LNG terminal The Netherlands-based Ballast Nedam and Hakkers Waterbouw have been selected to build a sea jetty as part of an LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel. The post Dutch duo wins jetty construction job at German LNG terminal appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore…

  • America’s Calcasieu Pass LNG gets into the swing of commercial ops

    America’s Calcasieu Pass LNG gets into the swing of commercial ops Venture Global has celebrated the start of commercial operations at its LNG export project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, south of Lake Charles, United States. Portugal’s oil and gas company Galp has confirmed its first LNG cargo from this project. The post America’s Calcasieu Pass…

  • Woodside and Uniper in talks over LNG supply

    Woodside and Uniper in talks over LNG supply Woodside Energy is engaged in discussions with Germany’s Uniper regarding potential liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal. The post Woodside and Uniper in talks over LNG supply appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore energy biz

  • TotalEnergies follows in Aramco’s footsteps with 20-year US LNG offtake deal secured

    TotalEnergies follows in Aramco’s footsteps with 20-year US LNG offtake deal secured TotalEnergies has exercised its purchase option and inked a multi-year LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with NextDecade, enabling sufficient commercial agreements in place to back a positive final investment decision (FID) on the fourth train at an LNG export project in Texas, United…

  • MSC Cruises launches LNG-powered MSC World America in Miami

    MSC Cruises launches LNG-powered MSC World America in Miami MSC Cruises, part of Switzerland-based shipping major MSC Group, has held a naming ceremony for its LNG-powered cruise ship MSC World America at the line’s new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal. The post MSC Cruises launches LNG-powered MSC World America in Miami appeared first on Offshore Energy.…

  • UAE firm makes its first foray into US by joining Kimmeridge’s gas and LNG business

    UAE firm makes its first foray into US by joining Kimmeridge’s gas and LNG business Mubadala Energy is entering the U.S. energy market through an equity investment into the upstream gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) business owned by a subsidiary of Kimmeridge, an energy-focused alternative asset manager. The post UAE firm makes its first…

  • New player coming aboard America’s LNG export project in Louisiana ahead of FID

    New player coming aboard America’s LNG export project in Louisiana ahead of FID MidOcean Energy is expanding its LNG footprint by setting the wheels in motion to get its hands on a stake in an LNG export terminal on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast, United States. The post New player coming aboard America’s LNG export project in…

  • $7.2 billion project cleared for takeoff to unlock more gas and LNG offshore Mozambique

    $7.2 billion project cleared for takeoff to unlock more gas and LNG offshore Mozambique With the green light for a multibillion-dollar floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project, Mozambique’s government is intent on augmenting gas production and strengthening the African country’s LNG position, given the role natural gas is expected to play in the global energy…

  • ‘World’s first net-zero LNG export facility’ shaping up in Canada as $5.1B project forges ahead

    ‘World’s first net-zero LNG export facility’ shaping up in Canada as $5.1B project forges ahead Woodfibre Management, a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver, is moving forward with the construction works at its operated multimillion-dollar liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project located along the southwest coast of British Columbia, Canada. The post ‘World’s first…

  • Australia’s gas supply secure for next quarter amid industry commitments

    Australia’s gas supply secure for next quarter amid industry commitments The Australian Government has decided not to activate the mechanism to secure additional quantities of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for 3Q 2025 as it feels confident that the current volumes are sufficient to cover the forecasted demand. The post Australia’s gas supply secure for next…

  • Additional 57 ports could be upgraded with LNG bunkering facilities by end of 2026

    Additional 57 ports could be upgraded with LNG bunkering facilities by end of 2026 According to Intermodal, it is expected that the LNG bunkering market is poised for substantial expansion in the coming years, The post Additional 57 ports could be upgraded with LNG bunkering facilities by end of 2026 appeared first on Offshore Energy.…

  • Petronas kicking off LNG exports to Vietnam next month

    Petronas kicking off LNG exports to Vietnam next month PV Gas, a subsidiary of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), and Malaysia’s state-owned energy player Petronas have expanded their liquefied natural gas (LNG) collaboration. The post Petronas kicking off LNG exports to Vietnam next month appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore…

  • Canada throws its weight behind $4 billion hydro-powered floating LNG project

    Canada throws its weight behind $4 billion hydro-powered floating LNG project The Canadian government has handpicked Cedar LNG, a partnership between the Haisla Nation and Canadian energy infrastructure player Pembina Pipeline Corporation, to be on the receiving end of millions in support for a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) (FLNG) facility. The post Canada throws…

  • US gives the go-ahead for Venture Global’s proposed $28 billion LNG export project in Louisiana

    US gives the go-ahead for Venture Global’s proposed $28 billion LNG export project in Louisiana U.S. Secretary of Energy has now given its blessing for a proposed multibillion-dollar liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project in Louisiana, operated by Venture Global, an American producer of LNG sourced from North American basins.  The post US gives the…

  • American Energy ready to fortify Puerto Rico’s security of supply with LNG cargos

    American Energy ready to fortify Puerto Rico’s security of supply with LNG cargos Crowley has joined forces with Naturgy, enabling it to send what it describes as the first U.S. LNG carrier (LNGC) to Puerto Rico, bolstering the North American country’s energy security amid growing power demand. The post American Energy ready to fortify Puerto…

  • With commissioning complete, Bechtel hands over LNG terminal’s train to Cheniere

    With commissioning complete, Bechtel hands over LNG terminal’s train to Cheniere U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer and exporter Cheniere Energy has achieved substantial completion of the first train (Train 1) of the next development stage of its Corpus Christi LNG facility in Texas. The post With commissioning complete, Bechtel hands over LNG terminal’s train…

  • $5 billion loan dusting off the cobwebs from TotalEnergies’ stalled $20B LNG project

    $5 billion loan dusting off the cobwebs from TotalEnergies’ stalled $20B LNG project Following a years-long hiatus, a multibillion-dollar liquefied natural gas (LNG) project off the coast of Mozambique is shaking the rust off its development by getting back on track with a loan of nearly $5 billion secured from the newly appointed board of…

  • HD Hyundai-built LNG carrier reflagged to Greece

    HD Hyundai-built LNG carrier reflagged to Greece Greece’s Capital Gas Ship Management has completed the registration process of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier to the Greek registry. The post HD Hyundai-built LNG carrier reflagged to Greece appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz

  • SEA-LNG says IMO should remain fuel agnostic

    SEA-LNG says IMO should remain fuel agnostic SEA-LNG said today that it and its members welcome the ongoing discussions at IMO to establish technical and economic measures to achieve the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. “Despite the limited time remaining before MEPC83,” says SEA-LNG, “we remain confident that the current…

  • Qatar’s LNG fleet expansion coming along as Hanwha cuts steel for 8 newbuilds

    Qatar’s LNG fleet expansion coming along as Hanwha cuts steel for 8 newbuilds South Korea’s shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has hosted a steel-cutting ceremony for eight new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers being built as part of QatarEnergy’s historic LNG fleet expansion project. The vessels will be owned and operated by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat).…

  • Baker Hughes picked to work on making Texas LNG terminal ‘one of the largest’ in the world

    Baker Hughes picked to work on making Texas LNG terminal ‘one of the largest’ in the world Houston-headquartered energy player NextDecade Corporation has inked two deals with compatriot energy technology giant Baker Hughes, a framework agreement for work on the former’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal under development in Texas and a contractual services agreement…

  • FSRU hull starts taking shape with keel-laying milestone out of the way (Gallery)

    FSRU hull starts taking shape with keel-laying milestone out of the way (Gallery) A keel-laying ceremony has been held for a newbuild floating storage regasification unit (FSRU), owned by the U.S.-based Excelerate Energy. The post FSRU hull starts taking shape with keel-laying milestone out of the way (Gallery) appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic…

  • US bestows export permit into Golden Pass LNG terminal’s hands as start-up edges closer

    US bestows export permit into Golden Pass LNG terminal’s hands as start-up edges closer The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has handed out its third liquefied natural gas (LNG) approval since President Donal J. Trump returned to the White House, enabling more time to start LNG exports from the Golden Pass LNG terminal (GPX) export…

  • DSIC starts building Wah Kwong’s 175,000 cbm LNG vessel

    DSIC starts building Wah Kwong’s 175,000 cbm LNG vessel Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has started building Hong Kong-based shipping company Wah Kwong’s second LNG vessel G175K-13. The post DSIC starts building Wah Kwong’s 175,000 cbm LNG vessel appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore…

  • US player keeps its eyes on expansion plans as clean energy underinvestment makes room for more LNG

    US player keeps its eyes on expansion plans as clean energy underinvestment makes room for more LNG Given the worldwide spike in total demand for natural gas, Houston-headquartered NextDecade is contemplating further capacity expansion of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal at the Port of Brownsville, Texas. The post US player keeps its eyes…

  • Snam closing in on LNG terminal’s startup as FSRU is moored in Ravenna

    Snam closing in on LNG terminal’s startup as FSRU is moored in Ravenna Italian energy player Snam has completed the mooring of a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) at its liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal off the coast of Northern Italy. The post Snam closing in on LNG terminal’s startup as FSRU is moored in…

  • Shell-led JV preps for ‘critical’ step to enable start-up of Canada’s first LNG export project

    Shell-led JV preps for ‘critical’ step to enable start-up of Canada’s first LNG export project LNG Canada, a joint venture company encapsulating Shell, Petronas, PetroChina, KOGAS, and Mitsubishi, is setting the stage to begin operations at its giant liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Kitimat, Canada’s British Columbia. The post Shell-led JV preps for…

  • Heerema’s heavy lift vessel carrying ‘engineering marvel’ to enhance production from Ichthys

    Heerema’s heavy lift vessel carrying ‘engineering marvel’ to enhance production from Ichthys Inpex has confirmed the setting of the stage for a miles-long journey, which Heerema Marine Contractors and its heavy lift vessel will undertake to bring a liquefied natural gas (LNG) booster compression module (BCM) from Indonesia to Australian waters, where it will be…

  • Centrica to supply Petrobras with LNG until 2040s

    Centrica to supply Petrobras with LNG until 2040s Brazil’s state-owned energy giant Petrobras has signed a long-term purchase and sale agreement for liquefied natural gas (LNG) with the U.K.-based energy company Centrica. The post Centrica to supply Petrobras with LNG until 2040s appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz

  • TTB 2025: That’s Progress – Crowley’s innovative LNG barge

    TTB 2025: That’s Progress – Crowley’s innovative LNG barge Last summer, Crowley took delivery of the LNG bunker barge Progress from Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. At 12,000 cubic meters capacity and with a length of 430 feet, it is the largest Jones Act compliant LNG bunker barge thus far built. To go…

  • More US LNG coming to market in mid-April with start-up of commercial ops at Calcasieu Pass

    More US LNG coming to market in mid-April with start-up of commercial ops at Calcasieu Pass Venture Global has disclosed a date for the beginning of commercial operations at its LNG export project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, south of Lake Charles, United States.   The post More US LNG coming to market in mid-April with…

  • Crown LNG expanding gas market horizons across India thanks to deal with local trading player

    Crown LNG expanding gas market horizons across India thanks to deal with local trading player Crown LNG has joined forces with India Gas Exchange (IGX) to work together on LNG sales to pipeline customers downstream from the firm’s planned LNG import terminal in Kakinada, India. The post Crown LNG expanding gas market horizons across India…

  • Louisiana’s LNG terminal becomes first export project to get US blessing after freeze

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  • Canada’s net-zero LNG export terminal taking shape as construction ops continue (Gallery)

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  • Gneiss: More UK production, fewer LNG imports key to meeting demand and keeping emissions at bay post-2030

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  • Chinese firm scores offshore multimillion-dollar job for Eni’s LNG project

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  • February 2025

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  • Eni rebuts Exmar’s FLNG bonus entitlement claim

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  • First LNG produced at BP’s huge project offshore West Africa

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  • Alaska’s LNG terminal shaking off years-long stasis with revamp to stave off gas shortages

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  • Op-Ed: Cutting fuel costs at the source

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  • Bangladesh books LNG from future export terminal in Louisiana

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  • $1.3 trillion windfall coming up on America’s GDP horizon with LNG bonanza

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  • BP’s biggest project achieves ‘key milestone’ as FLNG gets first gas

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  • With funds for Louisiana LNG terminal secured, Texas firm eyes FID in second half of 2025

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  • MOL names latest addition to QatarEnergy’s growing LNG fleet

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  • Alaska’s LNG project moves closer to reality after 10 years in the making, with Glenfarne as private investor

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  • Korean duo picks TMC Compressors for 32 ships set to work for ‘LNG shipping major’

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  • PM wants Vietnam’s first LNG power plants online by June as delays loom

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  • Top 5 reasons to attend TTB 2025: Innovation, networking, and strategies for success

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  • Energy outlook: Uncertainty and ‘resilient’ oil & gas to run the energy show in 2025

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  • WoodMac: low-carbon power central to energy transition, but replacing oil & gas will be a ‘gargantuan’ task

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  • American LNG project cheers 800th cargo milestone

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  • Report calls LNG ‘a false solution’ harming the climate, urging banks to stop financing export terminals

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  • Ukraine welcomes first US LNG cargo

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