GAIL seeks to add LNG tanker for US project

State-controlled gas distributor Gail plans to add an LNG tanker to ship cargoes from the US, two persons with knowledge of the matter told. Gail is seeking delivery of the tanker between October 2024 and September 2025 for a minimum period of seven years, which can be extended by another two years, a source in

CMA CGM launches first LNG-powered containership

The CMA CGM Group has taken the delivery of the CMA CGM Mermaid, the first ship in a series of 10 new 2,000 TEU containerships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The containerships will join the carrier’s fleet of about 620 vessels, including more than 30 that are already powered by alternative energies. The ships

Deepak Fertilisers to get LNG from Equinor

Equinor has signed a 15-year agreement to supply LNG to India’s Deepak Fertilisers, which will use the gas mainly as a feedstock for ammonia production at a new plant, the Norwegian energy major said. Equinor is growing its LNG portfolio and will use the super-chilled fuel from its operated Hammerfest LNG export plant in Norway

Brassavola concludes first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation

Singapore’s newly built LNG bunker vessel Brassavola has completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation. In its maiden STS LNG bunkering operation, Brassavola delivered LNG to Rio Tinto chartered dual-fueled bulk carrier Mount Api. The 12,000 cubic meter Brassavola, said to be the largest LNG bunker vessel for use in service in the Port

ATGL aims to increase adoption of LNG fuel

Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) is aiming to increase the adoption of LNG as the primary fuel for long-haul commercial vehicles, replacing diesel, through an ecosystem approach. This includes strategic tie-ups with various stakeholders like auto ancillaries, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), fleet operators, end-use industry, and retrofitment players to advocate for quicker adoption of the

QatarEnergy partners with Nakilat for LNG

QatarEnergy last week selected Qatar Gas Transport Co. Ltd. (Nakilat) as owner and operator of up to 25 conventional-size (174,000-cu m) LNG carriers. The deal is pursuant to a time charter agreement to be entered into by affiliates of QatarEnergy and Nakilat. The award is the first in the second batch of long-term time charters

CMA CGM takes delivery of 2,000 TEU LNG ship

The CMA CGM Group, a global player in maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions, takes delivery of the CMA CGM MERMAID, the first ship in a series of 10 new 2,000 TEU container ships powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), which will be progressively deployed in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. These new container ships,

Maritime industry favours methanol-powered vessels in 2024

The maritime industry’s fervor for alternative fuels shows no signs of abating as we enter 2024. According to data from DNV-Maritime, since the beginning of the year, 23 methanol-fueled ships have been to the Alternative Fuels for Shipping Index (AFI) database. The ordering has been dominated by the containership sector solidifying the sector’s momentum toward

Indian valve industry urged to tap future opportunities

The future holds immense opportunities for the valve industry in areas like liquefied natural gas (LNG), carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the burgeoning green hydrogen market, said S. Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer and Director of L&T Valves. “Each segment presents unique challenges and demands specialised valve solutions. Embracing these new frontiers requires agility, continuous

Nakilat selects QatarEnergy for LNG newbuilds

Qatari gas shipping giant Nakilat has been selected by QatarEnergy to own and operate up to 25 vessels as part of the Middle Eastern country’s second phase of a massive LNG shipbuilding program. The Doha-based outfit will take ownership of 174,000 cu m units set for construction in South Korea and charter them to affiliates