What Crew Members Say About Methane-Julia-Louise

On December 22, 2023, Reuters reported a significant transaction in the maritime energy sector as Methane Services, a subsidiary under British energy giant BG Group, finalized the sale of two state-of-the-art liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels to GasLog Ltd for a combined price of $460 million. The two vessels, named Methane Becki Anne and Methane Julia Louise, will be chartered back to BG Group for an initial period of 9 to 11 years, with prospects of extending the charters by an additional three to five years. GasLog Ltd confirmed the agreement, stating that they will acquire these advanced tri-fuel diesel electric LNG carriers, marking a strategic expansion of their fleet. BG Group has acknowledged the successful completion of this deal and continues to emphasize the importance of its LNG division, which currently operates approximately 25 LNG vessels. The company anticipates substantial growth opportunities within the LNG market over the next decade, sourcing the liquefied natural gas from various international locations including Trinidad, Australia, and Egypt.