LNG storage news
Europe’s LNG buildout slows amid anticipated decline in gas demand
Europe’s construction of LNG import terminals is losing momentum, indicating that countries across the continent overestimated future gas demand, the IEEFA has reported.
Brazil is expanding its LNG import infrastructure
Companies operating in Brazil have expanded the country’s LNG regasification infrastructure since 2020, more than doubling its import capacity, the EIA has reported.
Burckhardt Compression delivers optimised compression solution for LNG terminals
Burckhardt Compression has delivered a turnkey compression solution for a manufacturer of engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment and small scale LNG and industrial gas plants in Nicaragua and the Bahamas.
BCUC approves FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG storage expansion project
The British Columbia Utilities Commission has approved FortisBC Energy Inc.’s application for the Tilbury LNG storage expansion project, Canada.
Hempel launches Hempaline Defend 430
Hempel has launched Hempaline Defend 430, a tank lining created to help energy operators boost efficiency, minimise downtime, and extend maintenance intervals.
EemsEnergyTerminal partners with EXMAR for terminal extension
EXMAR has entered into a strategic partnership with EemsEnergyTerminal, a subsidiary of Gasunie and Vopak, to extend the operation of the Eemshaven LNG import terminal after 2027, the Netherlands.
North America’s LNG export capacity could double by 2029
LNG exporters in the US have announced plans to more than double US liquefaction capacity, adding an estimated 13.9 billion ft3/d between 2025 and 2029, according to the EIA.
Snam signs agreement to acquire Higas and convert Oristano LNG to FSRU
Snam has signed an agreement with Higas to initiate a period of exclusive assessment and negotiation regarding the potential acquisition of the company’s share capital, as well as the expansion and conversion of the current coastal storage facility into a FSRU.
Chart Industries wins Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Project contract
Chart Industries has been awarded a contract to supply air-cooled heat exchangers, brazed aluminium heat exchangers, and cold boxes for Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 development project.
Baker Hughes to supply liquefaction train equipment for Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project
Baker Hughes has been selected by Bechtel Energy Inc. to supply key liquefaction equipment for Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project Texas, the US.