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Subsidiaries of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and a wholly owned company of Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) announced that they have entered into time-charter contracts for five newbuild LNG carriers. The vessels will operate as part of Shell’s global LNG fleet under time-charters ranging in duration from six to eight years, plus extension options. Delivery of the vessels will start from the second half of 2017 into 2018. The new time-charter contracts with Shell will be serviced by five 173,400 cubic meter MEGI (M-type, Electronically Controlled, Gas Injection) engine LNG newbuildings built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd., (DSME) of South Korea. MEGI engines will be significantly more fuel-efficient and have lower emission levels than engines currently used in LNG shipping. Dr. Grahaeme Henderson, Vice President of Shell Shipping & Maritime, commented: “We are pleased to have signed this deal with a leading company like Teekay LNG, further strengthening our relationship with them. The new tonnage will give Shell’s upstream and trading operations added flexibility in taking gas to market. We look forward to welcoming these cutting-edge MEGI engine vessels into our LNG fleet which is one of the largest and most technically advanced in the world.” Mr. ...

Shell has contracted STX Offshore & Shipbuilding to build a special bunker vessel to serve ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The bunker vessel will be based in the port of Rotterdam where it will make use of the LNG breakbulk terminal and jetty to be built by the Gas Access to Europe (Gate). The vessel will be LNG-powered, and will have the capacity to carry 6,500 m3 of LNG. The vessel will feature an innovative transfer system, enabling it to use both large and small LNG terminals. “This specialized bunker vessel for LNG is good news,” said Martin Wetselaar, Executive Vice President, Shell Integrated Gas.“Potential customers want assurance that their LNG supply is reliable and can be safely delivered. Shell’s investment in this ship, but also the commitment to buy capacity at the Gate terminal, emphasizes our confidence in the increasing share of LNG in the fuel mix. “ LNG is an emerging, competitive and moreover cleaner fuel for shipping. It can contribute to the reduction of sulfur emissions, particulates and nitrogen oxides compared to conventional marine fuels. The development of LNG as a fuel option depends partly on the availability of infrastructure and distribution network. Source and Image Credit: ShellIn the outbreak, I was forthright with you ...

Shell has launched its new range of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs), including Shell Naturelle S4 Stern Tube Fluid 100. The Shell Naturelle range of products enables ships entering US waters to comply with the revised 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP).   Shell Naturelle S4 Stern Tube Fluid 100 is made with fully saturated ester base oil, which offers the best resistance to hydrolysis (breakdown by water) and oxidation (oil ageing). It is also a non-emulsifying fluid, which allows ship operators to easily drain any water from the stern tube system, preventing hydrolysis and biodegradation of the oil within the equipment. What sets Shell Naturelle S4 Stern Tube Fluid 100 apart from the competition is the wide range of approvals it has received from stern tube original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), like Aegir-Marine, Blohm & Voss (SKF), Kemel and Wärtsillä Propulsion. In addition, Shell has also launched its VGP-compliant range of gear oils, hydraulic oils, wire rope lubricant and greases, almost all of which has received EU Eco Label certification and a host of approvals from top original equipment OEMs. “We are delighted to introduce our new Shell Naturelle range of EALs and give our customers the peace of mind that they ...

Shell has launched its new range of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs), including Shell Naturelle Stern Tube Fluid 100. The Shell Naturelle range of products enables ships entering US waters to comply with the revised 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP). Shell Naturelle S4 Stern Tube Fluid 100 is made with fully saturated ester base oil, which offers the best resistance to hydrolysis (breakdown by water) and oxidation (oil ageing). It is also a non-emulsifying fluid, which allows ship operators to easily drain any water from the stern tube system, preventing hydrolysis and biodegradation of the oil within the equipment. What sets Shell Naturelle S4 Stern Tube Fluid 100 apart from the competition is the wide range of approvals it has received from stern tube original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), like Aegir -Marine, Blohm & Voss (SKF), Kemel and Wärtsillä Propulsion. In addition, Shell has also launched its VGP-compliant range of gear oils, hydraulic oils, wire rope lubricant and greases, almost all of which has received EU Eco Label certification and a host of approvals from top original equipment OEMs. “We are delighted to introduce our new Shell Naturelle range of EALs and give our customers the peace of mind that they can ...

According to the Natural Resources Development Council (NRDC), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected a Shell Gulf of Mexico Inc. and Shell Offshore Inc. lawsuit that attempted to prevent environmental groups from challenging its oil drilling plans in the Arctic.  The appeals court dismissed the case on the grounds that it violated the U.S. Constitution.  Shell’s suit against NRDC and other groups asked the court to preemptively validate the federal Bureau of Environmental Safety and Enforcement’s approval of the company’s Arctic oil spill plans against any future legal challenge.  However, the court held that Shell does not have legal standing to block legal complaints against the plan, in part because it is not a federal agency. Any lawsuit challenging the plan would have to be filed against the agency, and not against Shell. Following is a statement from Chuck Clusen, NRDC Director of National Parks and Alaska Projects: “Shell was attempting to quash dissent and circumvent due process.  It didn’t work – our legal system prevailed.   “As multiple accidents have already shown, Shell’s drilling plans in the Arctic are severely flawed.  Shell is not equipped to handle offshore drilling in some of the world’s most treacherous ...

Shell announced a frontier exploration discovery offshore Gabon, West Africa. The well Leopard-1 encountered a substantial gas column with around 200 metres net gas pay in a pre-salt reservoir. Leopard-1 is located around 145 kilometres off the Gabonese coast, west of Gamba. It was drilled in water 2,110 metres deep to a total vertical depth of 5,063 metres. Shell and partners are planning to undertake an appraisal programme to further determine the resource volumes. “Shell has been exploring in Gabon for over 50 years. This latest deep-water discovery is a testament to the innovation of our explorers in pursuing new plays, and application of our global sub-surface expertise,” said Andy Brown, Shell Upstream International Director. “We are proud to be sharing this success with CNOOC Limited, our partner in the licence.” Leopard-1 was drilled in licence BCD10, operated by Shell (75%). Second partner in the venture is CNOOC Limited (25%). This frontier discovery follows recent deep-water exploration successes in the heartlands for Shell Exploration in the Gulf of Mexico and Malaysia. Source: Shell In the starting, I was forthright with you propecia before and after has changed my existence. It has become much more fun, and now I have to ...

Alternative Livelihoods to Piracy in Puntland and Central Regions of Somalia Trainees in Ely, Somalia participate in a vocational training as part of the Joint Shipping Initiative funded UNDP Alternative Livelihoods to Piracy in Puntland and Central Regions of Somalia programme.The Joint Shipping Initiative - made up of Shell, BP, Maersk, Stena and Japanese shipping companies NYK, MOL and "K" Line - announced it has given $1.5 million of additional funds to a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project to improve the lives of Somalis and security for seafarers.The UNDP's "Alternative Livelihoods to Piracy in Puntland and Central Regions of Somalia" project aims to reduce piracy off the coast of east Africa through local economic development, job creation, training, and business development grants on-shore in one of the world's poorest countries."Development projects that provide an alternative livelihood to would-be pirates are a vital element of the long-term solution to piracy," Dr Grahaeme Henderson, Vice President of Shell Shipping & Maritime, said. "We have been very encouraged by progress so far and look forward to positive results from this new phase of work."A lack of jobs and legitimate business opportunities for young people helps Somali pirate leaders to attract recruits for ...

Rickmers-Linie has declared its support for the introduction of stricter sulphur regulations but expects that they will inevitably lead to an increase in the cost of marine fuels. "While shipping is already the most environmentally friendly mode of transport, the new regulations help to further reduce the impact on the environment and our health," says Ulrich Ulrichs, Chief Executive Officer of Rickmers-Linie. "But low sulphur fuels are more expensive and growing demand is widely expected to further increase the costs of these fuels." The new regulations come into effect on 1 January 2015 in the Emission Control Areas (ECA) in the US and Canada as well as the North Sea, English Channel and the Baltic Sea (see map). The maximum content of sulphur allowed in marine fuels used in the ECAs will be 0.1%, compared to 1.0% today. Outside the ECAs, sulphur content in marine fuels will need to be reduced from the current 3.5% to 0.5% by the year 2020. As the result of a review by the IMO in 2018, this deadline might however still be postponed to 2025. "Rickmers-Linie fully supports the introduction of the new regulations," says Mr Ulrichs. "Using these fuels during navigation in the ...

Shell Marine Products (SMP) introduced Shell Alexia S3, its solution for large vessels with two-stroke engines entering into waters where the revised emission control area (ECA) regulations will come into force on 1 January 2015. Shell Alexia S3 will be available to customers from December 2014 in major ports across SMP's network of over 500 ports in over 40 countries. SMP now offers a complete suite of lubricants for all types of engines, providing peace of mind to ship owners and operators around the world. Shell Alexia S3 is the latest in SMP's Shell Alexia line of two-stroke engine oils, and is formulated for use with low sulphur and distillate fuels up to 0.5% sulphur. SMP also offers Shell Gadinia for medium-speed four-stroke engines and Shell Mysella, used in vessels with gas powered engines like Shell's chartered barge Greenstream, the world's first 100-per cent LNG-powered barge which carries goods along Europe's River Rhine. "We are dedicated to providing our customers with the right solution, at the right place, at the right time," said Surinderdeep Singh, General Manager of Shell Marine Products. "The introduction of Shell Alexia S3 completes our portfolio, ensuring all our customers will have the right lubricant suitable ...

Shell Marine Products introduced Shell Alexia S3, its solution for large vessels with two-stroke engines entering into waters where the revised ECA regulations