The world’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled very large crude carrier (VLCC) has commenced its sea trials in Chinese waters, after completing the construction phase.

BP Singapore, a unit of the UK-based oil and gas major BP, has delivered its ‎first carbon offset LNG cargo in the Asia-Pacific region to Taiwan’s energy player CPC Corporation.

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has started building the first of two liquefied natural gas LNG, cruise ship, for Princess Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy.

Japanese shipper Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed a deal with Russia’s state-owned leasing company GTLK to buy stakes in two large floating storage units (FSU).

Indonesian oil and gas regulator SKK Migas has approved the plan of development for a carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) project at the Tangguh LNG export complex.

India’s refiner IndianOil (IOC) and Malaysia’s LNG giant Petronas are expanding their joint venture to establish LNG terminals.

U.S.-based LNG specialist Excelerate Energy will deploy an LNG floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) for service to Brazil’s Bahia LNG terminal.

Japanese shipping major K Line has arranged an operating lease for its first LNG-powered car carrier through a climate transition loan with Japanese banks.

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has launched GasLog Winchester, GasLog-s LNG carrier newbuild.

Greek ship operator Capital Gas has taken delivery of its new LNG carrier Adamastos from South Korea’s shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries.