South Africa’s DNG Energy Gets LNG Bunkering Permit

South Africa’s DNG Energy Gets LNG Bunkering Permit

South Africa’s DNG Energy has received final authorization to starts liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering in the Port of Coega, in the Eastern Cape.  The authorization was granted by the Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA), the company informed in a...
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CMA CGM’s LNG-Powered Giant Sets World Record

CMA CGM’s LNG-Powered Giant Sets World Record

The 23,000 TEU CMA CGM Jacques Saade, the world’s largest LNG-powered containership, has set a world record for the number of full containers loaded on a single vessel.   On its departure from Singapore on 12 October, the new flagship of...
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Shell-Chartered LNG London Attains First Ship-To-Ship Milestone

Shell-Chartered LNG London Attains First Ship-To-Ship Milestone

LNG London has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship bunkering to a cruise vessel in the port of Rotterdam.  Belgian inland transportation specialist, Victrol, explained on Monday that the development was attained on October 1, 2020.  Accordi...
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LNG: Germany Projects Infrastructure, Investments

LNG: Germany Projects Infrastructure, Investments

German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) has welcomed investments in the country’s supply chain logistics as well as the Brunsbüttel terminal project.   According to World Maritime, this was a result of a discussion between Ralf Nagel, Chief Ex...
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CMA CGM To Take Delivery Of world’s Largest LNG-Powered Vessel

CMA CGM To Take Delivery Of world’s Largest LNG-Powered Vessel

French shipping group, CMA CGM is to take delivery of its first ultra large LNG-powered containership following completion of the vessels’ gas trials.  The CMA CGM Jacques Saade returned to the Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing Shipyard, a part of China’s H...
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CMA CGM LNG Ship Completes Gas Trials

CMA CGM LNG Ship Completes Gas Trials

The first in a series of six LNG-powered neo-Panamax containerships being built for Singapore’s Eastern Pacific Shipping has completed gas trials in South Korea.   The ship named Tenere will be chartered by CMA CGM that is also building a series o...
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Shell Seals Charter Deals For Six LNG Carriers

Shell Seals Charter Deals For Six LNG Carriers

Shell has expanded its fleet with charter deals for six newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.  Shell signed separate agreements for two tankers each with Knutsen LNG, Korea Line Corporation, and ICBC Financial Leasing and institutional investors advi...
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LNG Prices Steady As Surplus Cargoes Weigh

LNG Prices Steady As Surplus Cargoes Weigh

Asian spot Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) prices held steady this week, under pressure from surplus cargoes in the region as inventory levels in top importing countries remain full.Some enquiries for winter cargoes could boost prices in coming months, several t...
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LNG Tanker Collides With Car Carrier

LNG Tanker Collides With Car Carrier

A brand new LNG vessel owned by TMS Cardiff Gas has collided with Cido Shipping’s car carrier offshore Belgium’s Oostende. The 174,000-cbm Amberjack LNG and Grand Venus were in a “minor” collision on June 28 some 25 kilometers offshore the...
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Firm Secures LNG Contract Extension

Firm Secures LNG Contract Extension

Denmark’s Svitzer, the world’s largest tugboat operator, said Tuesday it has won a contract extension to support operations at Egypt’s Idku LNG export plant. Under the extension, Maersk’s unit Switzer will continue to assist the Egyptian LNG-operated p...
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South Korea Begins Work On Small LNG Vessel

South Korea Begins Work On Small LNG Vessel

South Korea has started building a small liquefied natural gas bunkering vessel as part of a project backed by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. A steel-cutting ceremony to mark the construction of the 500 cubic meter capacity LNG bunkering...
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DPR Tasks LPG Plant Operators On Safety

DPR Tasks LPG Plant Operators On Safety

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has urged Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant operators to take necessary measures to ensure safety of end users of cooking gas in Kaduna State. The DPR North West Zonal Operational Controller, Mr Isa Tafida,...
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Firm Takes Delivery Of 1st LNG Carrier

Firm Takes Delivery Of 1st LNG Carrier

Dubai-based Tristar Group has taken delivery of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, the 2008-built Tristar Ruby. Formerly known as the British Ruby, the 155,000 cbm tanker was bought from French company Societe Generale, according to data provided by...
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LNG Firm Secures $629m Loan

LNG Firm Secures $629m Loan

Bermuda-based LNG carrier  owner, Flex LNG will obtain a new USD 629 million financing for five newbuilds scheduled for delivery in 2020.  Earlier this month, the company received firm commitments from a syndicate of eleven banks and the Export-Impor...
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