US LNG Trade

Challenge of Delivering US’ Vast LNG Supply To Its Own Ports

Delivering the US’ vast LNG supply to its own ports is not as straightforward as it sounds, but it offers opportunity for the enterprising, writes John Snyder for an article published in LNG World Shipping.

Here’s an excerpt from it.

LNG supply to own ports

The US is set to become the world’s third-largest exporter of LNG, doubling its current export capacity by the end of this year.

With all of that LNG capacity, if one thinks the US could easily meet its own domestic natural gas needs, it is not.

http://mfame.guru/challenge-of-delivering-us-vast-lng-supply-to-its-own-ports/

Innovative LNG Carrier To Carry LNG From US To Japan

A new generation 180,000-m3 LNG carrier under construction for a joint venture between Japan’s JERA and NYK Line was christened at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co, writes John Snyder for an article published in LNG World Shipping.

New gen LNG carrier christened

A ceremony was held at the Koyagi Plant of the Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works at which JERA president Satoshi Onoda christened the ship.

With delivery expected in June, Bushu Maruwill go into operation for Trans Pacific Shipping 6 Limited...

http://mfame.guru/innovative-lng-carrier-to-carry-lng-from-us-to-japan/