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Regasification plant opened at Gate terminal in Rotterdam

A consortium formed by Techint E&C and Sener has successfully completed construction of a 12 billion m3/yr LNG regasification plant at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam. The plant was officially opened in a ceremony involving over 700 people including Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.

 
 

Moths to the flame

Mike King explains why Indonesia continues to attract investment despite the uncertainties of its legal code.

 

Wheatstone LNG receives federal approval

Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG project has received environmental approval from the federal government, clearing the final hurdle on the way to a final investment decision later this year.

 
 

BNK Petroleum acquires Spanish shale acreage

Trofagas Hidrocarburos, S.L., a wholly owned subsidiary of BNK Petroleum Inc., has been awarded an oil and gas concession totalling approximately 234,000 acres located mainly in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon, Spain.

 
 
 
 

Implications of Absheron

The Caspian Sea is a region with enormous potential for oil and gas exploration and production, but there are significant obstacles to overcome first.

 
 
 
 
 

Kawasaki wins Prelude contract

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. has been awarded a contract by Technip to supply 7 units of boilers for Shell’s floating LNG facility Prelude, the world’s first Floating LNG facility, The boilers to be supplied by Kawasaki are the largest ever in the capacity for marine use.