Harbour Energy has welcomed the UK government's approval of development funding for the Viking Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project, describing it as an important milestone in advancing the project toward a final investment decision (FID) during the current Parliament, subject to project readiness and affordability. The funding will support additional technical and commercial work required to progress the project as Harbour Energy continues collaborating with the government, regulators and other stakeholders. Graeme Davies, executive vice president of Global CCS at Harbour Energy, said the funding approval demonstrates confidence in the Viking CCS project and its potential to drive industrial investment and economic activity across the…

Delfin Midstream Inc. has issued a Limited Notice to Proceed to Siemens Energy Inc. for the procurement of long-lead equipment for its second floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) production vessel, FLNG2, marking a significant milestone as the company advances the project toward a targeted final investment decision by the end of 2026. The LNTP covers the procurement of four Siemens Energy SGT-750 gas turbines and mixed-refrigerant compressors for FLNG2, which will be located offshore Louisiana. The move is intended to secure critical manufacturing capacity and reduce project schedule risks ahead of FID. Alongside the equipment procurement, Delfin has entered into an agreement with MidOcean Energy, an LNG company formed and managed by EIG,…

The leading companies involved in aviation fuel storage and into-plane services have established the Spanish Association of Into-Plane and Airport Fuel Storage Operators (Asociación Española de Operadores de Puesta a Bordo y Almacenamiento de Combustible en Instalaciones Aeroportuarias), the first organisation of its kind in Spain. The new association has been created to provide a unified industry voice as the sector addresses evolving regulatory, technological and environmental challenges. Founded by Terminales Canarios, Servicios Logísticos de Combustibles de Aviación (SLCA) and Exolum, the association will represent an industry considered essential to maintaining the operational continuity of air transport, ensuring airport safety, supp…

JERA Co., Inc. and Samsung C&T Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the resilience of hydrogen and ammonia value chains while enhancing supply security across the region. Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly assess opportunities to improve operational flexibility across hydrogen and ammonia value chains. This includes examining approaches to managing and segregating carbon intensity attributes within storage infrastructure, such as tanks. Japan and South Korea, both heavily reliant on imported energy due to limited domestic resources, share a common objective of securing reliable, affordable and lower-carbon energy supplies. As hydrogen and ammoni…

LNG Canada and its joint venture participants have announced a landmark equity option agreement with MNT Investments LP, a limited partnership representing the economic development organisations of five First Nations neighbouring the company's operations in Kitimat, British Columbia. The participating Nations are the Gitga’at First Nation, Gitxaała Nation, Haisla Nation, Kitselas First Nation and Kitsumkalum. Under the agreement, MNT Investments LP would have the opportunity to invest up to CAD 1 billion to acquire a majority equity ownership interest in a special purpose entity that would purchase the liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank planned for LNG Canada's proposed Phase 2 expansion. The storage tank would then be leased back to …