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  • The Pacific NorthWest LNG project is not without its opposition Photo: Pacific NorthWest LNG
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    Pacific Northwest LNG project

    2015-05-21T11:27:00Z

    The Canadian province of British Columbia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pacific NorthWest LNG for a proposed new facility on Lelu Island on land administered by the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

  • Solitude uses advanced technology said to improve power generation reliability and reduce the unit’s environmental footprint
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    DNV GL unveils new FLNG concept

    2015-05-20T12:38:00Z

    DNV GL has developed a new unmanned floating LNG (FLNG) vessel concept, ‘Solitude’, said to improve maintenance, and safety and environmental compliance while at the same time saving on costs.

  • By mid-2015, 'MS Ostfriesland' can begin its daily service between Emden and the North Sea island of Borkum
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    First fuelling for German LNG ferry

    2015-05-11T11:41:00Z

    German ferry MS Ostfriesland has been fuelled, for the first time ever, with low-emission LNG.

  • The Cargo Ferry concept aims to reduce road accidents and maintenance costs and dramatically drop CO2 emissions
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    Moving boxes off the roads

    2015-04-27T10:26:00Z

    DNV GL has unveiled a new eco-friendly maritime transport concept, the Cargo Ferry project, which will use a new type of LNG vessel to transport containers that are usually carried more than 200km across land.

  • Under the MOU, the two authorities will exchange information on standards, procedures and regulatory frameworks of bunkering and other marine
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    Rotterdam ups its LNG activity

    2015-04-24T17:30:00Z

    The port of Rotterdam and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to exchange information on marine services and to jointly collaborate on research and development (R&D).

  • Rhine Port Group directors handed over the first edition of the LNG emergency and incident response study to the first Major of the City of Mannheim and dedicated chief of the fire department
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    LNG safety guidelines for Europe

    2015-04-16T17:06:00Z

    The first edition of an LNG emergency and incident response study has been handed over to the first Major of the City of Mannheim and dedicated chief of the fire department by the Rhine Port Group.

  • Construction is underway for the LNG break bulk facility at Rotterdam. Photo: Port of Rotterdam
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    Rotterdam LNG break bulk construction begins

    2015-04-10T14:40:00Z

    Gate terminal at Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam, along with its main shareholders Gasunie and Royal Vopakis, is kicking off construction of its new LNG break bulk facility.

  • The new LNG import terminal is the first for Pakistan. Photo: openDemocracy/Flickr
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    Pakistan opens first LNG terminal

    2015-04-08T16:05:00Z

    Pakistan’s first LNG import terminal in Port Qasim is now open for business – a fast-track solution built to ease the energy shortage facing the country.

  • The USCG and MARAD has issued another "stop clock" on the development of Port Ambrose LNG
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    Port Ambrose project on hold again

    2015-03-30T12:53:00Z

    The controversial LNG terminal development at the US East Coast Port Ambrose is once again on rocky ground as the processing of the Final Environmental Impact (Final EIS) application is suspended for a second time.

  • Huelva has plans to offer LNG bunkering and gas exports
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    LNG infrastructure deadlock

    2015-03-26T16:46:00Z

    As the use of LNG as a fuel picks up in northern Europe, there is potential to expand the sector in the Mediterranean but a lack of widespread bunkering infrastructure and an advanced supply chain are blocking development, according to a new whitepaper.

  • Bestobell is supplying its cryogenic globe valves for the new LNG tug
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    Bestobell order for Middle East LNG tug

    2015-03-20T17:16:00Z

    Bestobell Marine is to supply a complete set of cryogenic globe valves to be fitted in Wärtsilä’s LNG-Pac fuel gas systems for the Middle East’s first LNG-fuelled harbour tug.

  • LNG barge 'Hummel' during full load test trials at 7.5MW
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    Hamburg LNG barge ready to go

    2015-03-16T10:55:00Z

    Becker Marine Systems’ hybrid-power LNG barge ‘Hummel’ will serve Hamburg’s cruise ship market from May after successfully completing technical trials.

  • The Klaipeda State Seaport Authority, the Association of Lithuanian Stevedoring Companies and Port of Hamburg Marketing are collaborating on LNG plans. Photo: HHM
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    Lithuania moves in on LNG

    2015-03-12T16:38:00Z

    The Lithuanian seaport of Klaipeda is “setting a measure of independence” with a new floating LNG terminal – said to be the first in the Baltic region.

  • Arctic LNG tankers will transit via the Zeebrugge LNG terminal
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    Zeebrugge signs LNG transhipment agreement

    2015-03-11T17:34:00Z

    The Port of Zeebrugge’s Fluxys LNG terminal will support year-round deliveries from the Yamal peninsula to Asian-Pacific markets as part of a new transhipment contract.

  • The Damen EcoLiner has had its efficiency confirmed by the MARIN research institute
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    Damen EcoLiner project

    2015-03-11T11:19:00Z

    Damen Shipyards first LNG-powered inland shipping tanker has just completed comprehensive tank testing of the new design at research institute MARIN, confirming the vessel''s efficiency.

  • Stakeholders recognise the environmental advantages of LNG as a shipping fuel, but are still unsure of the risks
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    Commission reports on industry LNG concerns

    2015-03-05T13:05:00Z

    The use of LNG as a fuel is supported by most industry stakeholders, but concerns still remain over its opportunities and risks, according to the European Commission’s preliminary results of an LNG study.

  • Huelva has plans to offer LNG bunkering and gas exports
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    Huelva Port looks to LNG bunkering

    2015-03-02T10:19:00Z

    The Spanish port of Huelva is teaming up with Enagás and other ports in the region to offer LNG bunkering and gas exports.

  • The 2,200m³ LNG barge will be North America's first
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    North America gets first LNG bunker barge

    2015-02-26T16:23:00Z

    North America is set to receive its first dedicated LNG bunker barge, hailed a critical supply chain component in ongoing efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the marine industry.

  • The Port of Gladstone – fast becoming an LNG hub
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    Australia’s emerging gas market

    2015-02-26T16:16:00Z

    ICIS, a leading provider of pricing and market information on the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, says that Australia remains poised to become one of the world''s largest LNG exporters.

  • Container volumes have been on the rise in Manila
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    ICTSI works to lower Manila emissions

    2015-02-24T12:03:00Z

    With operations at International Container Terminal Services, Inc’s (ICTSI) flagship Manila terminal continuing to rise, new generation reach stackers are being deployed to keep emissions at bay.