South Korea has decided to follow in Finland’s footsteps and will grant USD 267 million in aid for greener ships to the country’s shipyards. Two thirds of the money will come from South Korea’s Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the rest from the private sector. The ministry says that the Korean shipyards have … Read more
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a £20 million contract to supply engines and propulsion equipment for four gas-fuelled ferries to be built for the Norwegian operator Torghatten Nord AS. The vessels will be the first in the world to feature the Rolls-Royce Hybrid Shaft Generator (HSG), which produces electrical power … Read more
When the LNG – Fuel for Shipping event is organized by Lloyd´s Maritime Academy next week LNG GOT participates with an invited speaker. The event aims at giving an understanding for the LNG supply chain and carriage requirements and takes place at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, London. Mrs Linda Sahlén, representing the project LNG GOT, will share some … Read more
The work with the environmental permit is proceeding as scheduled. An extensive consultation with authorities, public and nearby businesses where held on the 16 th of december 2010. The main purpose of the in-depth consultation was to adress a possible increase in annual throughput at the terminal. It was a popular consultation in … Read more
Baltic Ports Organization & Port of Gothenburg invite you to attend the Seminar on LNG in the Baltic and North Sea – Business opportunities or the cost factor for the ports. The event is organized jointly with Port of Gothenburg and is addressed to ports, shipping sector and other relevant businesses. The venue … Read more
Today we note that though it has yet to reach its milestone, Qatar held a ceremony this week at Ras Laffan Industrial City to celebrate its new LNG production capacity which will reach 77 mtpa once the final two of six new 7.8 mtpa ‘megatrains’ are brought online next year. Mozambique is on … Read more
All the elements have fallen into place to enable the establishment of LNG GOT as a pioneering, LNG-based ship bunkering company. The participants have been determined to break the deadlock caused by the reluctance of both LNG suppliers and users to be the first to make a commitment to small-scale LNG. LNG GOT … Read more
South America is about to change from a region of natural gas self-sufficiency to a source of demand for liquified natural gas (LNG) imports. A peak in production in long-time producer Argentina has caused natural gas shortages in the Southern Cone while political issues are affecting exploration and development in Bolivia and Venezuela, the … Read more
On the 18:th of November SSPA, FKAB, White Smoke and Swedish Marine Technology Forum entered into a joint agreement with the Korean energy giant KOGAS to evaluate the possibilities to develop Korean system for delivery of LNG to gas fueled ships. The order is an acknowledgement of West Sweden as an area with … Read more
Incat has secured a contract to build the world’s first high speed passenger Ro-Ro ship powered by environmentally friendly Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). Incat Chairman Robert Clifford says “this is a significant step forward as the use of natural gas powered ships must replace ships with less environmentally friendly engines. This first LNG … Read more
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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.
