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Hybrid Propulsion System for LNG Tankers
The Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group (I&S) has developed the "Siship Coges" hybrid power-supply and propulsion system for use on LNG (liquefied natural gas) tankers.
USCG to Evaluate LNG suitability of Columbia River
The Coast Guard received official notification of Northern Star Natural Gas LLC’s plans on January 18, 2005. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Portland will assess safety…
Cheniere's LNG Program to Begin Accepting Cargo Nominations
Cheniere's North American LNG Gateway Program with issuance of a Request for Proposals to sell to Cheniere up to 200 cargoes per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the years 2008 - 2010.
LR LNG Fleet Tops 100
Recent orders of classification services for six liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships have resulted in a milestone for Lloyd’s Register: more than 100 LNG ships now…
LNG Regassification Terminal for Canaport
the Canaport LNG project begins this week at Irving Canaport. site was completed in May 2005. excavation and leveling, and is the precursor to full-scale construction.
Japan's Biggest Shipping Firm to Add More LNG Tankers
Nippon Yusen KK, Japan's biggest shipping company, has upwardly revised its plan to expand its fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers, a major Japanese financial paper reported Wednesday.
Navy Objection May Sink LNG Project
The U.S. Navy could help scuttle plans of a developer that would have LNG tankers trolling through the Navy's torpedo test range in Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay…
ABS Provides Comprehensive Criteria For LNG Propulsion Systems
The surge in liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier newbuildings and the accompanying development of a new generation of these specialized ships has generated interest…
J. Ray McDermott Awarded Australian Project
McDermott International subsidiary J. Ray McDermott, S.A. won a $77 million contract by Woodside Energy Ltd., operator of the North West Shelf Venture's LNG Phase V Expansion project in Australia.
Port Arthur LNG Project Meetings Ccancelled
Because of damage in the area due to Hurricane Rita, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is canceling its planned public comment meetings in Vinton, Louisiana and Port Arthur…
FERC Requires Pre-Filing Process for New LNG Projects
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission adopted a final rule requiring potential developers of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals to initiate pre-filing…
Neptune Deepwater LNG Port Application Complete
SUEZ LNG NA LLC's subsidiary Neptune LNG LLC said today it received a letter from the United States Coast Guard deeming its Neptune Deepwater Port application for a license complete. (LNG) facility.
Demand for Gas to Grow 3%
World demand for natural gas could grow by 3% a year over the next 15 years, with demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) growing much faster, Executive Director…
Report: LNG Fleet Needs to Expand 66%
The global fleet of tankers carrying liquefied natural gas needs to expand by 66% by 2010 to meet current and future demand from exporters including Qatar, Australia and Nigeria…
J. Ray McDermott Wins Offshore LNG Contract
McDermott International, Inc. announced that a subsidiary of J.Ray McDermott, S.A. has been awarded a contract by Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (3) to provide engineering…
ABS Fleet Reaches Record Mark
ABS has broken through the 120m gross ton mark to establish a new all time fleet record. The classification society has benefited from the current active newbuilding…
Coast Guard Prepares EIS on LNG Project
The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) regarding the proposed Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge LNG deepwater port (DWP) project.
NYK To Expand LNG Fleet
Nippon Yusen K.K., the largest Japanese shipping line, reportedly plans to order 20 new liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers by 2010 and use five or six tankers for spot contracts…
India to Build Own LNG Fleet
Despite some delays, the Indian shipping industry appears to be finally gearing up to develop an LNG (liquefied natural gas) fleet. It is estimated that by 2012…
LNG Consortium Orders Eight Ships
The joint Iran-India liquefied natural gas consortium, which is yet to be established formally, is to place an order for eight new LNG carriers valued at $1.6 billion as its first step for exports…