Maintenance/Reliability
OPearl LNG Ship Manangement awards WinGD long-term service agreement for LNG vessels
Swiss marine power company WinGD has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hong Kong-based OPearl LNG Ship Management, which manages a fleet of LNG carriers. The 15-year LTSA, signing at Marintec in December, covers 14 vessels and will ensure optimal engine performance, reliability, and e..
Unions at Woodside's Pluto 2 LNG move to clear path for strike action
A strike by construction workers could slow work to expand Woodside's Pluto LNG plant in Western Australia and delay the company's plan to ship the first liquefied natural gas cargo from Pluto 2 in the second half of 2026.
Gas Liquids Engineering completes IFC scope for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility project
Gas Liquids Engineering Ltd. (GLE) announced the successful completion of its Issued for Construction (IFC) scope on the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) project. GLE's scope of work encompassed specific portions of detailed engineering and engineering integration across piping, process, ..
The mechanics of a sound assessment
FIG. 1. Vibration measurements are essential for detecting integrity issues. Compressors lie at the heart of countless enterprises across numerous industries, and those businesses’ success depends on their equipment performing reliably, efficiently and sustainably. When this is not the case, the..
ADNOC Gas partners with AIQ, Gecko Robotics to launch AI and robotics across ADNOC's facilities
Bold industry collaboration to transform future shutdowns and predictive maintenance The three-year program will deploy AI and robotics to digitize the full inspection-to-decision workflow, integrating robotic data with operational systems and AI insights Gecko presents first UAE manufactured ro..
Freeport LNG (U.S.) on track to take in more natgas on Thursday after unit outage
Freeport is one of the world's most closely watched LNG export plants because starts and stops of its operations often cause price swings in global gas markets.
Brunei LNG facility undergoes one-week scheduled maintenance
Brunei LNG is 50% owned by the government of Brunei, while the rest is split equally between Japan's Mitsubishi and Shell.
Rhone pipeline outage to limit French LNG imports this winter
The outage could reduce total supplies by about 43.5 terawatt hours over the winter, equivalent to around 11 days of France’s total winter gas demand.
Cove Point LNG export plant in Maryland (U.S.) back in service
The plant can turn around 0.8 Bft3d of gas into LNG. Plants often pull in more gas than they can turn into LNG since they use some of the fuel to run equipment.
Sponsored: An innovative insulation solution for enhanced performance in industrial applications
In industrial settings, corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a pervasive and costly problem. Traditional insulation systems, often made from mineral-based materials, can trap moisture against steel surfaces.
Wärtsilä lifecycle agreement will provide support to 14 LNG carriers for maintaining operational reliability
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 10-yr lifecycle agreement with Hong Kong based OPearl LNG Ship Management covering a total of 14 LNG carrier vessels. The agreement is designed to ensure the vessels’ maximum operational reliability by enabling flexible maintenance scheduling and optimising tim..
Russia's Astrakhan gas plant halted operations after drone attack
The plant, located near the Caspian Sea, some 1,675 km (1,040 mi) from the Ukrainian border, might only resume production in several weeks or months.
Wärtsilä signs 15-yr service deal for three CLSICO LNG carriers
The deal, effective since August 2025, focuses on enhancing vessel reliability, extending overhaul intervals, and optimizing maintenance costs.
Floating LNG terminal Hoegh Gannet to undergo work, will be back by winter
The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) will be back in the Brunsbuettel LNG port by mid-November.
Emerson unveils new safety controller for emergency shutdown systems
Emerson has announced the new PACSystems RX3i CPS400 safety controller, designed to enable Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) strategies for infrastructure, fire and gas, burner management systems, and other emergency shutdown systems.
The value of experience—Why expertise matters in compressor overhauls and revamps
Companies that prioritize working with experienced providers can avoid costly disruptions, improve the reliability of their assets and extend the life of key equipment, ultimately improving the long-term success of their operations.
What is API 6DX and what does it mean for the energy industry?
This article will discuss API 6D and 6DX, providing an overview of the standards as well as details on the latest requirements and documentation that can be expected when an API 6DX compliant actuator or API 6D actuated valve assembly are purchased.
75% of critical infrastructure organizations endorse ‘secure by operations’ strategy to defend against OT cyberattacks
Nine in ten critical infrastructure organizations hit by OT attacks in the past 18 months One-third of those suffered 4-6 attacks in the last 18 months due to limited visibility and capabilities 11% experienced between 7-10 breaches despite existing security measures A newly commissioned glob..
John Crane unveils next-generation seal to maintain integrity of ethane/ethylene pipeline performance
John Crane has launched the Type 8628VL, a next generation mechanical seal engineered to solve the oil and gas industry's toughest challenges: maintaining sealing integrity in multiphase ethane and ethylene pipelines.
Freeport LNG plant in Texas (U.S.) on track to take in more natural gas after outage
Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Monday in a sign that a liquefaction train that shut on Saturday was likely back in service
Norway's gas system enters peak maintenance to prep for heavy-duty winter
The work involves many field operators and onshore facilities as well as receiving terminals in Britain and the European Union, and has been planned carefully to minimize the downtime for Norwegian deliveries.
Baker Hughes awarded long-term service agreement by bp for Tangguh LNG operations
Baker Hughes announced a long-term service agreement award from bp for its Tangguh LNG plant in Papua Barat, Indonesia.
Cameron LNG undergoing maintenance, cargoes not affected
Natural gas flows to the Cameron LNG export facility in Louisiana (U.S.) were significantly reduced for a second consecutive day on Tuesday for short-term maintenance.
Freeport LNG in Texas (U.S.) recovers from second brief reduction this week
Freeport is one of the world's most closely-watched LNG export plants because starts and stops of its operations often cause price swings in global gas markets.
Emerson announced the release of its new Rosemount 3144S temperature transmitter
Emerson announced the release of the Rosemount 3144S temperature transmitter, a new industrial measurement solution with the flexibility to meet the most demanding temperature measurement challenges, allowing for increased efficiency, safety and profitability.
Equinor restarts Hammerfest LNG output after outage
Europe's largest export terminal for LNG shut down on Saturday due an overheating electrical transformer.
Freeport LNG export plant in Texas (U.S.) on track to return to full power on Thursday
Freeport is one of the world's most closely watched LNG export plants because starts and stops of its operations often cause price swings in global gas markets.
Midstream/Downstream finalists announced for prestigious Gulf Energy Awards 2025
Gulf Energy Information has announced the midstream and downstream finalists for the 2025 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards®, celebrating breakthrough technologies, innovative projects and industry leaders shaping the future of energy.
Norway's Hammerfest LNG restarts after maintenance
The Hammerfest plant in Arctic Norway, also known as Melkoeya LNG, had been offline since April 22.
Asian spot LNG prices decline on muted demand, high inventories
Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices declined this week due to weaker demand and strong inventories and as buyers in south Asia found current prices too high.
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf pipeline reaches FID in $2.3-B LNG expansion push
- Bechtel shares findings of tragic accident at Port Arthur LNG facility
- Aramco and Yokogawa commission multiple autonomous control AI agents at Fadhili gas plant
- Ukraine will resume gas imports via Transbalkan route in November
