LNG Shipping

LNG shipping news – carrier charter rates, liquefied natural gas trade flows, FLNG project timelines, regasification capacity, and fleet order trends.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
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News

Lithuanian Energy Minister to Seek U.S. LNG Imports

Lithuanian Energy Minister Rokas Masiulis is in the United States this week and is expected to seek political support from the U.S. for natural gas supplies to

February 24, 2015
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Monday, February 23, 2015
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News

MISC Buys Petronas’ LNG Carrier Newbuilds, Signs Long Term Charters

Malaysian shipping company MISC Berhad announced today they have acquired the newbuilding contracts of five LNG carriers under construction at Hyundai Heavy

February 23, 2015
Total Views: 103

Thursday, February 19, 2015
qatargas Q-Flex class LNG vessel Al-Gharrafa
News

LNG Shipping Rates Fall to Lowest Since 2010 in Boon for Traders

Rates seen potentially sinking to $40,000 per day...

February 19, 2015
Total Views: 49

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Finance

Profit Rises at Qatari LNG Shipper Nakilat

Qatar Gas Transport Co (Nakilat), one of the world's largest shippers of liquefied natural gas, reported a 14 percent rise in fourth-quarter net profit on

February 19, 2015
Total Views: 35

Wednesday, February 18, 2015
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News

Qatargas Close to Signing 15-Year LNG Supply Deal With Pakistan

State-run Gulf energy company Qatargas is in the final stages of talks on a deal to supply Pakistan with 3 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG)

February 18, 2015
Total Views: 39

Friday, February 13, 2015
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News

LNG Tankers Lie Unused Around Singapore as Gas Downturn Turns to Crisis

Over a dozen liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers are parked, many idle, in and around Singapore - a sign that the slowdown engulfing world gas markets may be

February 13, 2015
Total Views: 97

Thursday, February 12, 2015
E.ON Signs 20-Year LNG Shipping Deal with MOL, Newbuild Order Placed
News

E.ON Signs 20-Year LNG Shipping Deal with MOL, Newbuild Order Placed

EGC SE, the energy trading arm of gas and power company E.ON signed a 20-year agreement with Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K Line (MOL) for their role

February 12, 2015
Total Views: 81

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
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News

Russia’s Yamal LNG Sees Global Natural Gas Deficit by 2018

Russia's Yamal LNG project expects the global liquefied natural gas market to move into a deficit by 2018, which will help the country boost its share of the

February 10, 2015
Total Views: 49

Friday, February 6, 2015
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News

Asian LNG Trading at Discount to Europe for First Time Since 2011

"Anyone now with supply going West to East, would be fair to put the cargoes in the West. This will help the (Asia) price stabilise a bit and maybe pick up," a

February 6, 2015
Total Views: 33

Thursday, February 5, 2015
bw gdf suez boston
News

Shipping Up to Boston

About a year ago, the 138,059 cubic meter Norwegian-flagged LNG carrier BW GDF Suez Boston was sailing inbound toward one of the United States’ oldest

February 5, 2015
Total Views: 108

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
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News

LNG Supply Seen Falling After 2020 as Oil Plunge Delays Projects

Global output of liquefied natural gas may shrink after 2020 as falling oil prices prompt producers to withdraw plans for new plants and delay

February 4, 2015
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015
sovcomflot lng carrier
News

Russia Continues to Make Efforts to Support Domestic Maritime Industry

Unlike the United States, Russia is making an focused effort to ensure their natural resources are being shipped aboard Russian-flagged and Russian-crewed

February 3, 2015
Total Views: 72

Monday, February 2, 2015
Exmar FLRSU Pacific Rubiales
News

Colombian Floating LNG Startup Uncertain Says Pacific Rubiales

Pacific Rubiales, forced by low oil prices to delay the start-up of its Colombia liquefied natural gas plant, said it was impossible to predict when exports

February 2, 2015
Total Views: 22

lng carrier
Engineering News

ABB to Provide Power and Propulsion to Chinese-Built LNG Carriers

ABB reports today they will be supplying the electrical propulsion systems for the four new LNG carriers that were ordered from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding

February 2, 2015
Total Views: 119

Thursday, January 29, 2015
mitsubishi lng carrier
News

Mitsubishi to Build Ships to Carry Liquefied U.S. Shale Gas

Japanese shipyard Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and their joint venture partner Imabari Shipbuilding received an order today from Mitsui & Co.,

January 29, 2015
Total Views: 126

Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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News

House Passes Bill to Pressure U.S. Regulators on LNG Exports

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday to speed permits for exports of natural

January 28, 2015
Total Views: 27

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Engineering News

Wärtsilä Dual Fuel Engines to Power New Tugs for Østensjø Rederi

Finnish engine manufacturer Wärtsilä reports today three new escort tugs under construction for Norwegian tug operator Østensjø Rederi will feature their

January 28, 2015
Total Views: 104

Monday, January 26, 2015
lng carrier night ice-class
News

Rep. Garamendi Pushes for U.S.-Flagged LNG Carriers as Gazprom Signs Supply Deal

While President Obama met with India last week to discuss clean energy and climate change mitigation initiatives, Russian energy giant Gazprom was signing

January 26, 2015
Total Views: 32

Sunday, January 25, 2015
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News

Egypt Awards $2.2 Billion LNG Shipping Deal

Egypt's state gas board has awarded a $2.2 billion tender to import 75 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to four international

January 25, 2015
Total Views: 50

Thursday, January 22, 2015
Indonesian LNG Exports Seen Falling 25% as Domestic Demand Climbs
News

Indonesian LNG Exports Seen Falling 25% as Domestic Demand Climbs

Indonesia’s liquefied natural gas exports may drop by a quarter this year as domestic demand rises and the country allows several contracts with overseas

January 22, 2015
Total Views: 31