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
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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


