Lng News


Hanjin Rolls Out First Philippine-made LPG carrier

Sep 03, 2015

Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC-Phil), which operates the world's fourth shipbuilding facility in Subic Freeport Zone, unveiled the first-ever Philippine-made Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier. The ship was…

LNG-fueled Box Ship a 'Momentous Step Forward'

Sep 01, 2015

On Saturday, August 29, 2015, the world’s first series of energy efficient containerships welcomed its second LNG-powered vessel in San Diego, fueling the U.S. maritime industry with cutting edge economic and environmental efficiencies powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)…

TOTE’s 2nd LNG Containership Launched

Aug 31, 2015

Shipping company TOTE and shipbuilder NASSCO on Saturday launched Perla del Caribe, the second of two Marlin Class ships – the first containerships in the world to be powered by natural gas. The christening and launch ceremony took place at General Dynamics NASSCO’s shipyard in San Diego…

Hitachi Gas Supply System Order for MHI

Aug 31, 2015

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order from Hitachi Zosen Corporation for a high-pressure gas supply system enabling use of natural gas as fuel in marine engines.In lieu of conventional heavy oil, the system supplies liquefied natural gas (LNG)…

Volvo Penta Debuts Marine Gas Sterndrive Engines

Aug 29, 2015

Volvo Penta today unveiled its new family of next-generation 5.3L V8 gasoline engines for the marine sterndrive market in a press preview at the company’s Test Center in Suffolk, Va. “Volvo Penta has a rich history of innovation in marine propulsion…

Yamal LNG Arctic Project in Doldrums

Aug 28, 2015

The massive $27 billion Yamal LNG liquefied-natural-gas venture in the Arctic Circle, a centerpiece of President Vladimir Putin’s plan for Russia has been squeezed by U.S. restrictions on OAO Novatek, says a report in the WSJ. Through this project…

Wärtsilä 34DF Becoming a Trendsetter

Aug 27, 2015

The upgraded version of the Wärtsilä 34DF engine is rapidly becoming established as an industry standard. The three major South Korean shipyards are supporting the use of this engine for auxiliary applications in the LNG Carrier segment where dual-fuel engines are favoured…

DNV GL Wins Frame Agreement with CLP Hong Kong

Aug 27, 2015

DNV GL, the technical advisor to the oil and gas industry, has been awarded a framework agreement by CLP Hong Kong to deliver risk management advisory services for its Asia Pacific operations. Projects are already underway, with several more projects expected within 2015…

GAC Japan Appoints Operations Manager

Aug 26, 2015

Kenichi Okamoto joins the GAC team to meet rising demand for ship agency services in the energy sector GAC Japan is expanding its team, five months after opening an operations office in Tokyo, to meet the rising demand for Oil and Gas and LNG-related ship agency services…

Qatar Onslaught of LNG Supply to Shake-up the Market

Aug 26, 2015

Gas giant  Qatar is the world’s top supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG), but in the coming five years it could be surpassed by Australia, a shift which could weigh on its dominance in Asia, reports Reuters. Asia accounts for almost…

Keel Laid for Crowley’s 2nd LNG ConRo Ship

Aug 25, 2015

The keel for the second Commitment Class liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered, combination container – Roll-On/Roll-Off (ConRo) ship for Crowley Maritime Corp.’s liner services group was laid yesterday during a ceremony at shipbuilder VT Halter Marine…

IBIA Forum to Examine Bunkering with New Fuels

Aug 25, 2015

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will be holding a forum entitled: ‘Bunkering with new fuels – Building on strong foundations’ as part of London International Shipping Week, on Wednesday 9 September. The event will…

Busan LNG Bunkering Terminal by 2020

Aug 25, 2015

A new liquefied natural gas (LNG)-bunkering terminal may become operational at South Korea's Busan New Port by 2020.  South Korean shipping company Polaris Shipping will reportedly invest $500 million (KRW 600 billion) to construct the facility…

NLNG Bullish on Prospects

Aug 25, 2015

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas company (NLNG) has shipped 3,200 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes by Q2 of 2015, since it began international gas exports in 1989, the managing director, Babs Omotowa said, reports Business Day. Omotowa…

Expert Panel Set for LNG Marine Fuel Seminar

Aug 24, 2015

ECM Training Services, LLC, in conjunction with Galway Group, will hold an interactive training seminar entitled 'Pursuing ECA Compliance: Is LNG as a Marine Fuel Viable?' September 22-23, 2015, at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Leading the…

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