For the LNG ship Membrane type , the Interbarrier/Insulation spaces for the cargo containment should be inerted with a suitable dry inert gas 💭 provided by a shipboard Nitrogen generation system, or by shipboard storage (Old ships) generally liquid N2 and sufficient for normal consumption for at least 30 days 📅.

Whereas for Moss type , the Hold spaces may be filled with dry air 💭 provided that the ship maintains a stored charge of an Inert Gas (eg N2) or is fitted with an inert gas generation system 🏭.

India began rationing natural gas on Tuesday while countries around Asia looked to the spot market to replace supplies 💧, activated emergency plans and prepared to step up production, as the conflict in the Middle East curtailed shipping and halted Qatari output ❌.

LNG buyers in Asia account for more than 80% of shipments from Qatar ❌, the world’s No. 2 producer after the U.S.

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LNGPH celebrated a landmark achievement in the Philippine energy transition with the successful arrival and unloading of LNGPH’s 50th LNG cargo 🎊 in Batangas City in less than two years since commissioning.

Congratulations to ADNOC L&S and all crew members onboard FSU ISH 💪

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Alaskan project developer Cook Inlet LNG has advanced its import terminal plans with a floating storage and regasification unit provider and vessel selection for a conversion 🚢.

An FSRU unit provider has been selected to work with on its upcoming import terminal 🏭 to bring gas to south-central Alaska.

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Qatar appears to have loaded its first liquefied natural gas cargo after the widening conflict in the Middle East forced it to halt fuel production and declare an unprecedented force majeure to buyers 🚨.

The Lebrethah tanker departed from the LNG export complex and its draft level increased suggesting a cargo on board 💧

The vessel is signaling Bangladesh as its next destination, with an estimated arrival on March 14. Yet the trip still depends on navigation in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively closed ❌ for commercial ships given continued hostilities in the region. The tanker may serve as a storage until the route is open 💧.

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India's fuel stocks are rising despite Middle East turmoil 📈 and there are no immediate plans to raise petrol or diesel prices 💵.

India could consider buying liquefied natural gas from Russia if such supplies are offered 💧, given that the United States has already granted a temporary 30-day waiver allowing refiners to buy certain Russian crude cargoes already stranded at sea.

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An LNG carrier identified as the Arctic Metagaz, part of Russia’s emerging shadow fleet transporting sanctioned liquefied natural gas 💧, was reportedly on fire early Tuesday in the central Mediterranean off the coasts of Malta and Libya 📍.

Russia’s Transportation Ministry confirmed Wednesday that a Ukrainian naval drone attacked a Russian-flagged liquefied natural gas carrier in the Mediterranean Sea after earlier reports said the ship had erupted in a blaze near Malta.

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CoolCo has fixed out an LNG carrier at an extra-hot, six-figure charter rate 💵 as the market skyrockets because of the Middle East Gulf conflict.

The 174,000-cbm Kool Tiger (built 2024) has been fixed by an as-yet unnamed charterer at a sky-high level of around 💰300,000 per day.

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BW LNG has confirmed the start of work for the second of two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels with 🤝 Equinor.

Weeks after a naming ceremony was held for two LNG ships, BW Nivalis and BW Borealis, BW LNG announced the delivery of the second vessel from the Asian shipyard 🎊 to begin its long-term charter with Equinor.

The ship has a carrying capacity of 174,000 cubic meters (cbm) and is equipped with ME-GI propulsion 🏭, a full reliquefaction system, shaft generators, and ALS.

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QatarEnergy has offered out at least 🔟 of its LNG carriers as relets following its decision to halt production as the US and Israeli-Iran war in the Middle East continues and ramps up 🚀.

Brokers and owners list two vessels — the 174,000 Mesaieed (built 2025) and the 216,000-cbm Q-Flex vessel Al Thumama (built 2008) — as the first to appear on the market 📊.

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The Chinese government is in discussions with Iran about guaranteeing safe passage 🌎 for Qatar’s fleet of LNG carriers through the Strait of Hormuz.

Beijing which has friendly relations with Tehran, is unhappy 🔴 about restrictions on vessel traffic in the region.

Diplomats are pressing for tankers and gas carriers to be allowed through to keep exports flowing to China, which buys about 45% of its oil 🛢 from the Middle East.

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A cargo of liquefied natural gas from Nigeria has been diverted to Asia after a surge in regional prices 📉 created an arbitrage opportunity for traders.

The LNG tanker BW Brussels, which loaded a shipment at the Nigeria LNG Bonny Island Terminal on February 27 📍, initially signalled a westward journey toward Europe before altering its route 📉and heading south toward Asia via the Cape of Good Hope.

The diversion reflects the widening price gap between Asian and European gas markets 💵 following disruptions to supplies from the Middle East.

Asia’s benchmark LNG price surged sharply last week as the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran 🚀 and a production suspension in Qatar tightened global supply.

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GTT - Technology for a Sustainable World has received an order from Samsung Heavy Industries 🤝 for the tank design of one new LNGC.

GTT will design the cryogenic tanks of the vessel, which will provide a total capacity of 180,000 m3 💧. The tanks will be fitted with the Mark III Flex membrane containment system 🏢.

Delivery of the vessel is expected in 2028 🎊.

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Seatrium announced a new contract award from 🤝 Karpowership for the conversion of a high‑capacity Floating Storage Regasification Unit.

This project is the first 🥇 of three LNG carriers to be converted under the previously announced LOI from August 2025 and marks the eighth 8️⃣ FSRU conversion for the long-time partner, Karpowership 🤝!

Starting in Q3 2026, the 𝗟𝗡𝗚𝗧 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘇 conversion will deliver a regasification capacity of up to 600 mmscfd ⚡, reinforcing its position among the higher‑capacity FSRUs globally.

The project includes the installation of advanced regasification systems, spread mooring 🏗, and the integration of key supporting systems to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operations.

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Venture Global has secured a long-term LNG agreement with Singapore-headquartered Trafigura 🤝.

The five-year binding agreement between Venture Global and Trafigura is for the purchase of approximately 0.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) 💧 of U.S. LNG, starting from 2026.

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China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and CLP Holdings have wrapped up Hong Kong’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship-to-ship bunker operation 🥇 for a very large crude carrier (VLCC).

The duo completed the first LNG bunkering operation for the 2023-built VLCC Maran Dione 🚢 in Hong Kong waters.

The operation was conducted at the South Cheung Chau Anchorage, where approximately 4,700 cubic meters of LNG 💧 was delivered to the VLCC in around seven hours.

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Avenir LNG has unveiled a deal with AP Moller-Maersk to supply bio-LNG 💧 to the Danish shipowner.

Avenir LNG signed a framework fuel supply agreement with Maersk in the second half of last year 🤝

Avenir said it will begin supplying bio-LNG in 2027 📅.

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From Pierre Poilievre

"The belly of this ship holds $250 million of LNG.

It should be Canadian.

When I unblock our resources, it will be Canadian "