All entries with tag: Göteborg Energi

LNG to Germany

08 September, 2010

Norway sells LNG to enter Germany SST-GÖTEBORG. When Secretary Rikke Lind in Norwegian business and commerce department visits his German counterpart in Berlin, September 8, LNG, liquid natural gas, is high on the agenda.    - The use of LNG shipping meets both environmental and competitive requirements. Norway currently has a strong LNG cluster, a … Read more

PetroChina to build LNG Project in Tibet

07 September, 2010

It is reported that China National Petroleum Corp the country largest integrated oil and gas enterprise subsidiary PetroChina Co plans to build a liquefied natural gas project in Lasa, capital city of Tibet. According to the report, the project, which is expected to be valued at CNY 300 million is planned to start … Read more

Vopak abandons plans for LNG terminal

06 September, 2010

Dutch oil and chemicals storage firm Vopak has abandoned plans for an LNG (liquid natural gas) terminal at the Dutch port of Eemshaven. “The (feasibility) study showed that there is not enough basis to come to a positive investment decision,” said a joint statement from Vopak and its two partners. Vopak, together with … Read more

Business Region Gothenburg

02 September, 2010

Business Region Göteborg Business Region Göteborg will, together with industry and transport authorities, get SEK 23.95 million in investment from the Energy Agency for the demonstration projects BiMe BiMe Trucks and Bus. The project a will show strong market-rate alternative to diesel-powered heavy vehicles. This option is spelled MDE technology, which stands for … Read more

Wärtsilä, Tarbit to Convert Tanker to LNG

02 September, 2010

Wärtsilä has signed a turnkey contract with Tarbit Shipping of Sweden to convert a product tanker to LNG propulsion, and to supply the ship with a Wärtsilä LNGPac system for the safe and convenient storage of LNG onboard. This is the first order for a Wärtsilä LNGPac system.   The 25,000 dwt product … Read more

LNG GOT and Wallenius Marine has signed an LOI

31 August, 2010

LNG GOT and Wallenius Marine set sights on reducing shipping emissions   LNG GOT AB and Wallenius Marine AB have entered a strategic partnership to examine possibilities for using liquid natural gas (LNG) as a shipping fuel in existing and newly built vessels in the Wallenius fleet. The study is intended to show … Read more

LNG from Risavika becomes fuel for ships

31 August, 2010

The Sea-Cargo shipping company has chosen Nordic LNG as their supplier of LNG as fuel for their new RORO ships. Sea-Cargo, which is Norway’s largest liner company sailing between Norway and the EU, makes use of Risavika as its nodal point for all cargo destined for Western Norway. The new ships are under … Read more

Lady Ellen in strong wind

31 August, 2010

LNG GOT and guests participated in the annual event on s/y Lady Ellen hosted by Swedocean. The event, that took place in Göteborg on August 25th, attracted national as well as international guests invited by members of the Swedish Ocean Industy Group, Swedocean. We started despite the strong wind and went steadily out to … Read more

Students predict LNG preferred fuel

26 August, 2010

Oslo, 6 August: According to DNV’s summer students, LNG could easily become the most feasible means of fuel in short sea shipping. The students’ report was presented today in front of an audience of 200 people – including shipowners, representatives from the supply industry and Norwegian authorities. Ten master’s students from Norway, Sweden … Read more

Collaboration between Cryostar and Malaysian Maritime Academy

26 August, 2010

Cryostar reports that they have initated a partnership and collaboration with Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM). Cryostar SAS and Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding paving the way for a long term partnership and collaboration for training related to LNG shipping activities. The signing ceremony was held at the Meridien Hotel … Read more

LNG GOT

Box 53
SE-401 20 Gothenburg
Telefon +46 (31) 62 60 00
info@lnggot.com

Gothenburg Energy (GE), in cooperation with the Port of Gothenburg are engaged in an effort to introduce LNG as a fuel in Gothenburg. The goal is to contribute to the sustainable city by providing a shipfuel that is much cleaner than the fuel used today.
GE has been working with gas since 1846 and is the leading energy supplier in western Sweden. The Port of Gothenburg is a hub for shipping to Scandinavia. Together, these parties have the resources and expertise that is needed for providing LNG to the shipping industry.

Port of Gothenburg is Scandinavia's largest port with both container, ro/ro- and carhandling as well as cruise ships and oil / power port
Göteborg Energi is one of Sweden's most committed environmental energy companies, and strides towards creating sustainable energy solutions. Efficient energy supply is one of the most important foundation stones of a well-functioning society.

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Swedocean is a trade group for suppliers to the maritime industry (shipping and offshore) as well as organizations and agencies in this sector. They research, develop, manufacture and market systems, products and services to the global marine market.
Swedish Marine Technology Forum is a non-profit organization that gathers the maritime industry in Sweden.The organization is working toward development of new and less environmentally damaging products, efficient production and cooperation between firms, universities and public representatives.
Our members are engineering solutions, manufacturing, products and services in these areas.