In a new move towards reducing carbon emissions in maritime transport, Chevron Shipping Company LLC and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) have announced plans to install the Wind Challenger system on a new LNG carrier. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as it will be the world's first LNG carrier…

On Monday, September 16, 2024, Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) hosted a pivotal US investor event, offering a comprehensive overview of the global LNG industry and Woodside's strategic position within it. The virtual presentation, which took place at 10:00 EDT / 22:00 AWST, was led by CEO and Managing…

QatarEnergy has inaugurated the first conventional-size LNG vessel of its shipbuilding program the “Rex Tillerson”, named after the former Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil as a tribute to his lifelong accomplishments in the energy sector. The traditional naming ceremony was held at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in the Chinese city of…

The OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman, emphasised in a recent meeting their collective resolve to ensure full compliance with voluntary production cuts announced in April and November of 2023. Iraq and Kazakhstan, who have overproduced since January 2024, strongly…

The Trade Security Committee under the Indonesian Ministry of Trade has initiated an investigation as to whether “safeguard measures” would be needed in response to a sharp increase in imports of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). The probe began on 9 September following a complaint from the Indonesia Olefin, Aromatics…

The Victorian government has announced the exclusion of gas cooktops from the government’s push on electrification, which will allow households the opportunity to choose if they wish to switch to electric appliances. The Gas Substitution Roadmap, released in May, banned gas from new homes in the state and aimed to…

The recently released Global Methane Budget 2024 has revealed methane emissions from human activities have increased by 20 per cent in the past two decades. Methane is one of three core greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. It lasts in the atmosphere for just a few decades, which is…

The resources and energy sector's most innovative, inclusive and people-focused businesses have been celebrated at the 2024 AREEA Industry Awards, showcasing excellence in workplace culture and employee opportunities. The awards were announced at Gala Dinner events held in Brisbane on Tuesday, August 27, and Perth on Thursday, August 29. The…