LNG
Port activities linked to liquefied natural gas (LNG). Includes imports, storage and regasification facilities and considered a key activity in European Union (EU) energy transition. Currently, this is topical as the EU seeks to urgently diversify energy sources and eliminate energy imports from Russia. This is realised in the construction of a number of LNG terminals around the EU, including Italy and Germany.
Brittany Ferries continues its tests in the Port of Bilbao for the docking of the Salamanca ship with LNG fuel
The new ferry that will serve the service with the United Kingdom will be more efficient and ecological, will save 46% of CO2 per passenger, improve passenger...
Hutchison Ports BEST terminal welcomes first LNG-powered vessel
Barcelona, Spain (Ports Europe) April 15, 2021 – The Hutchison Ports BEST terminal at Barcelona port has handled the first ship powered by liquefied...
CMA CGM launches the first low-carbon shipping offer by choosing biomethane
April 8, 2021 With biomethane, a non-fossil energy, CMA CGM provides customers with a new and immediately available solution, bringing the Group a step...
A first in France: LNG transported by rail from the Fos Cavaou LNG terminal
Elengy has reached a milestone at one of its LNG terminals: for the first time in France, an ISO-container loaded with liquefied natural gas (LNG) at...
Elefsina Port Authority and DESFA sign agreement to develop LNG capabilities
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 7, 2021 – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Elefsina Port Authority (O.L.E. SA)and the...
Further reports criticise Saros FSRU project
Istanbul, Turkey (Ports Europe) April 6, 2021 – The construction of the FSRU Port and Pipeline Project of BOTAŞ between Gökçetepe and Sazlıdere...
Gastrade to cooperate with regional energy companies on the Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal
Alexandroupolis, Greece (Ports Europe) March 31, 2021 – Greek company Gastrade SA has signed an agreement for the cooperation of National Energy...
Work progresses on the first LNG supply vessel built in Spain
Project is driven by Knutsen OAS Shipping AS and Enagás, through a joint venture of its subsidiary Scale Gas, that will build the bunking vessel – March...
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador at the MOU signing between Albania, Exxon Mobil and Excelerate Energy
Tirana, Albania (Ports Europe) March 15, 2021 – U.S. Ambassador to Albania Yuri Kim has taken part in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing...
Albania’s Port of Vlora considered for new LNG facility
Vlora, Albania (Ports Europe) March 15, 2021 – Excelerate Energy, ExxonMobil LNG Market Development and the government of Albania have signed a...
Gasum obtains LNG distribution license in France
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) March 11, 2021 -The Nordic energy company Gasum has obtained a distribution license for liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the...
IMO-Norway project to support states to implement energy efficiency measures & explore opportunities for low carbon shipping
IMO-Norway project is supporting States to implement energy efficiency measures and explore opportunities for low carbon shipping – March 5, 2021 Eleven...
Work to start on Decal’s new Venice LNG storage facility
Venice, Italy (Ports Europe) March 9, 2021 – Preliminary has started on the construction of the new Venice liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility...
Greek Ambassador Pyatt’s remarks at the George C. Marshall Center’s seminar on countering malign influence
Athens, Greece (Ports Europe) March 3, 2021 – Speaking at George C. Marshall Center’s Virtual Seminar on Countering Malign Influence, U.S. Ambassador...
FSRU Toscana contributes to Italian gas system
Livorno, Italy (Ports Europe) March 2, 2021 – OLT Offshore LNG Toscana, the company controlled by SNAM and First Sentier Investors that manages the FSRU...
CMA CGM with more LNG powered containerships
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) February 28, 2021 – The French shipping and logistics powerhouse CMA CGM Group said that it will dedicate six liquefied...
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Pyatt speaks at Athens Energy Dialogues
Athens, Greece (Ports Europe) February 17, 2021 – Speaking at the recent Athens Energy Dialogues conference, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey R....