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Canada is considering financing the expansion of Woodfibre LNG, Belarus has agreed to the construction of an LNG complex, a cryogenic fuel station has opened in Chita, and China is starting to convert a gas carrier into a floating LNG plant.
Canada plans to allocate C$200 million to Woodfibre LNG expansion. The government is considering funding a project in British Columbia that will increase its capacity to 24%. Currently, the terminal is planned to produce 2.1 million tons of LNG per year. The final decision on the allocation of funds has not yet been confirmed. Reuters.
Belarus and Gazprom agreed on the construction of an LNG complex. Agreements were reached in a meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Viktor Krankevich and the Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gazprom Vitaly Markalov. The project focuses on the use of LNG in cargo transportation and quarry equipment. The construction period and capacity of the complex have not yet been announced. Sputnik Belarus.
A cryogenic gas station for transporting cargo to China was opened in Chita. The new station completed the cross-border transport infrastructure. The nearest cryogenic fuel station in Ulan-Ude is 720 km, and the station in Chinese Manchuria is 510 km away. According to NOVATEK, the company's network now includes 50 cryogenic gas stations. Neftegaz. RU.
CIMC Raffles begins converting the gas carrier Grace Dalia into a floating LNG plant. The 177,427 square meter vessel arrived at a Chinese shipyard for refit on behalf of Golar LNG. The capacity of the future complex will be 3.5 million tons of LNG per year, the start of operations is planned for 2030. LNG Prime.