LNG infrastructure

Inpex inks MoUs for Abadi LNG project off Indonesia

Inpex, Japanese oil and gas firm inked memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with PT PLN Persero (PLN) and PT Pupuk Indonesia for the long-term domestic LNG and pipeline natural gas supply from the Abadi LNG project offshore Indonesia.

Specifically, it was reported that the MoUs were signed by the company’s subsidiary Inpex Masela, and on behalf of its joint venture partner Shell Upstream Overseas Ltd, in the presence of Indonesia’s Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif in...

https://safety4sea.com/inpex-inks-mous-for-abadi-lng-project-off-indonesia/

President Lech Kaczyński LNG terminal to be expanded

Polskie LNG signed a contract for the extension of the existing LNG regasification installation with additional SCV (Submerged Combustion Vaporiser) regasification devices. As a result, the current regasification capacity of the President Lech Kaczyński LNG Terminal will be increased 50%.

The contract regards the design of the installation and assembly of LNG regasifier and cryogenic pumps. This investment aims to extend the functionality and technical capabilities of the terminal in Świnoujście.

https://safety4sea.com/president-lech-kaczynski-lng-terminal-to-be-expanded/

New LNG terminal at Karaikal Port to boost natural gas supply in India

Singapore-based LNG company AG&P announced plans for a new LNG Import Facility at Karaikal Port, Puducherry, paving the way to broader access to natural gas as a primary fuel in South India. The Karaikal LNG Import Facility (Karaikal LNG) is expected to commence commercial operations by Q4 2021.

The advantage of the Karaikal LNG Import Facility is that it is being built on a 12-hectare site within the Karaikal Port, which enjoys the only deep-water access on the East Coast of India south of...

https://safety4sea.com/new-lng-terminal-at-karaikal-port-to-boost-natural-gas-supply-in-india/

Infographic: 2019 was a record year on LNG supply growth

Oil major, Shell, launched its LNG Outlook for 2020, presenting the trends of 2019 concerning the liquefied natural gas demand and growth, highlighting that the year that passed was a record-year of LNG supply growth.

In the infographic below, Shell notes that by 2040 80% of global energy demand growth to be met by renewables and gas, while 60% of increased gas demand from nonpower sectors.

Also, in 2019 China and India remained at the top of using coal and other solid fuels in homes and...

https://safety4sea.com/infographic-2019-was-a-record-year-on-lng-supply-growth/

ADNOC inks deal to convert LNG tanker for FSU charter

ADNOC L&S along with Atlantic Gulf & Pacific (AG&P) shake their hand and inked a 15-year agreement concerning a floating LNG storage unit in Karaikal, India. Under the terms of the charter deal, ADNOC will provide one of its 8 LNG vessels, a 137.756 cbm Moss-type LNG tanker that would be converted to an FSU.

In fact, the tanker vessel is intended to operate in the new LNG import terminal of AG&P, which is located in Karaikal Port in Puducherry, India.

Their collaboration will cover conversion,...

https://safety4sea.com/adnoc-inks-deal-to-convert-lng-tanker-for-fsu-charter/

Japan’s first LNG-fueled vessel completes 100th LNG bunkering

According to a recent statement, the tugboat Sakigake, Japan’s first LNG-fueled vessel, was supplied with LNG as fuel for the 100th time since its delivery in 2015.

In fact, the LNG bunkering was conducted safely and efficiently from a tank truck at the No. 5 quay of Shinko, Yokohama.

The vessel is owned by NYK and operated by Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha, an NYK Group company.

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It is said that NYK is making use of the expertise and know-how the company has obtained...

https://safety4sea.com/japans-first-lng-fueled-vessel-completes-100th-lng-bunkering/

Port Moresby power station opens its doors

According to the LNG engineer Clough, the Port Moresby Power Station (POM Power Station) officially opened its doors. Namely, the natural gas fueled station is located in Papua New Guinea and considered to be the first ever utility-scale gas engine project in the region.

POM Power Station was inaugurated by the Hon. James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea back in December 2019.

The POM Power Station was completed on time, and importantly, safely with no injuries or incidents to people or...

https://safety4sea.com/port-moresby-power-station-opens-its-doors/

Bahrain LNG terminal construction successfully completed

Bahrain LNG recently announced that completed the mechanical construction and commissioning of its first LNG Terminal located in the Kingdom of Bahrain. For the records, the terminal was developed on a PPP basis.

The customer is paying Bahrain LNG as of completion and is sending out the last of the commissioning cargo so that the FSU Bahrain Spirit can redeploy on short‐term trade as intended.

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As the company further commended, the achievement of Construction...

https://safety4sea.com/bahrain-lng-terminal-construction-successfully-completed/

Yamal LNG transshipment tank at Zeebrugge starts operation

The Zeebrugge LNG terminal, operated by Belgium-based gas operator Fluxys, loaded the vessel ‘Yenisei River’ with LNG from the newly commissioned LNG storage tank in late December, marking the start of the long-term contract for transshipments concluded in 2015 with Yamal Trade, operated by Novatek under Yamal LNG project.

A fifth LNG storage tank with a capacity of 180,000 m3 LNG and associated process facilities were built at the Zeebrugge LNG terminal in view of the long-term contract with...

https://safety4sea.com/yamal-lng-transshipment-tank-at-zeebrugge-starts-operation/

Sempra LNG, Saudi Aramco sign IPPA for Port Arthur LNG

On 6 January, Sempra LNG along with Aramco Services Company officially announced their collaboration, as they inked an interim project participation (IPPA) for the Port Arthur LNG export project  which is under development in Jefferson County, Texas.

The IPPA came to follow a heads of agreement (HOA) that both companies have signed in last May, which indicates the purchase of five million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of LNG and a 25% equity investment in Phase 1 of Port Arthur LNG.

Through the...

https://safety4sea.com/sempra-lng-saudi-aramco-sign-ippa-for-port-arthur-lng/

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