Top news of the week July 17-22

Russia’s Novatek starting up first Yamal LNG train

Novatek has started commissioning activities on the first liquefaction unit at its Yamal liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in the Russian Arctic.

Saipem to win contract on Novatek’s 2nd LNG project?

Italian oil and gas contractor, Saipem is reportedly expected to secure a contract on Novatek’s second liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project in the Russian Arctic.

Disney Cruise Line orders LNG-powered ships

Disney Cruise Line, a unit of the US-based Walt Disney Company, has ordered three ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.

Philippines shortlists possible LNG project partners

Six countries have been shortlisted by the Philippines as possible partners for a $2 billion LNG import facility, with only one to be chosen eventually.

Update: ConocoPhillips plans long-term shutdown of Kenai LNG plant

Houston-based energy giant and LNG player ConocoPhillips is ready to shelve the Kenai LNG export facility on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.

LNG World News Staff