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Shell anticipates Q4 setback with $4.5B write-down on Singapore assets, despite LNG production rise
Ahead of fourth-quarter results on Feb. 1, the company also said gas trading would be significantly higher than the previous three-month period, while oil trading results were expected to be significantly lower over the same period.
Constellation's Everett takes LNG delivery from Trinidad
U.S. energy group Constellation Energy's Everett LNG import plant in Massachusetts took delivery of LNG from Trinidad over the weekend.
Japan's Kyushu Electric may invest in Lake Charles LNG project in U.S.
Kyushu Electric Power is considering investing in the U.S. Lake Charles LNG project of Energy Transfer, among other projects, to secure a stable supply of the fuel.
U.S. natural gas prices gain 3% to six-week high with extreme cold coming
U.S. natural gas prices climbed about 3% to a six-week high on forecasts that extreme cold weather in mid- to late January will boost demand for the fuel for heating to its highest since hitting a record during a winter storm in December 2022.
Dutch government to turn on 'pilot light' output at Groningen gas field
The Dutch government said it would turn on the "pilot light" - meaning minimal production - at two stations in the Groningen gas field due to impending cold temperatures in the Netherlands.
Ksi Lisims LNG signs its first supply agreement with Shell
Energy major Shell has entered into a deal to buy 2 MMt of LNG per year from the Ksi Lisims LNG, partners in the Canadian project said.
U.S. natural gas producers seek to balance production cuts, demand rebound
The longer natural gas prices stay lower in 2024 and drilling and related activity pulled back, the market could overshoot to both the downside and upside next year as it seeks to find an equilibrium.
India's GAIL signs 10-yr LNG purchase deal with Vitol
State-run GAIL Ltd said it has signed a 10-year LNG import deal with trader Vitol to buy about 1 MMtpy of the super-chilled fuel from 2026.
Asia spot LNG prices dip to 5-month low as stocks weigh
Asian spot LNG prices slipped to a five-month low this week, extending losses that began in mid-November as mild winter weather and high inventories curbed demand.
Finland orders more gas amid cold spell, record power price
Finland's gas system operator said t had invoked its right to order a rapid extra delivery of LNG to ensure market balance amid a surge in demand driven by a prolonged cold spell that drove up electricity prices.
Asia's LNG imports hit record, but supply surge keeps price muted
Asia's imports of LNG rose to a record in December, but spot prices remained subdued as shipments from top exporters Australia and the United States also hit all-time highs.
Capital Product Partners L.P. takes successful delivery of the LNG carrier ‘Axios II’
Capital Product Partners L.P. , an international owner of ocean-going vessels, announced that it successfully took delivery of the LNG Carrier ‘Axios II’.
Shell backs bp in fight over Venture Global LNG exports
Shell PLC has joined bp PLC in its battle against Venture Global LNG, accusing the LNG producer of denying it and other customers access to supplies while exporting more than $18 B worth of the superchilled gas.
Russian gas exports to Germany down by a third in 2023
Russian gas exports to Germany down by 32.6% in 2023, mainly as Germany saved on energy and imported less after Russia cut off westbound shipments the previous year.
German gas storage operators warn of overblown plans for hydrogen grids
Germany's future hydrogen demand could fall well short of the baseline the country is assuming in its plans to extend its gas network to carry the fuel.
U.S. Henry Hub natural gas prices in 2023 were the lowest since mid-2020
The U.S. benchmark Henry Hub natural gas price averaged $2.57 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in 2023, about a 62% drop from the 2022 average annual price, according to data from Refinitiv Eikon.
Air Liquide presses Mexico for answers after the government confiscated hydrogen plant
French industrial gas manufacturer Air Liquide is seeking answers from the Mexican government after it took control of a hydrogen processing plant in Hidalgo state.
Nextchem awarded a pre-FEED by Engie for the production of 2nd generation biomethane in France
MAIRE announces that Nextchem, through its subsidiary NextChem Tech, has been awarded a new contract by Engie to carry out a pre-FEED for the gasification and methanation of the waste wood as well as the implementation of a carbon capture unit for the Salamandre project in the Normandy region.
TechnipFMC awarded major iEPCI contract by Petrobras for Mero 3 HISEP project
TechnipFMC has been awarded a major integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation contract by Petrobras to deliver the Mero 3 HISEP project, which uses subsea processing to capture carbon dioxide-rich dense gases and then inject them into the reservoir.
U.S. natural gas prices gain 2% on colder forecasts, record LNG feedgas
U.S. natural gas futures gained about 2% after the long New Year's holiday weekend on forecasts for colder weather and more heating demand this week than previously expected and as record amounts of gas flow to U.S. LNG export plants.
Russia's Gazprom breaks daily record for gas supply to China
Russian energy giant Gazprom said it set a new daily record the previous day for gas supplies to China through the Power of Siberia pipeline.
U.S. was top LNG exporter in 2023 as hit record levels
U.S. LNG exports hit monthly and annual record highs in December, tanker tracking data showed, with analysts saying it positioned the United States to leapfrog Qatar and Australia to become the largest exporter of LNG in 2023.
Germany continues to build up LNG import terminals
German utility RWE handed over floating LNG infrastructure at Brunsbuettel on the North Sea to state-owned Deutsche Energy Terminal as agreed when first imports arrived 10 months ago.
U.S. natural gas prices see biggest annual drop since 2006
U.S. natural gas futures slipped and recorded their biggest percentage fall for the year since 2006, under pressure from record production, ample inventories in storage and relatively mild weather conditions.
Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe down 56% in 2023
Natural gas supplies to Europe by Russian energy giant Gazprom were down 55.6% to 28.3 bcm in 2023.
European imports of Russian LNG fell 1.9% in 2023
Russian exports of LNG to Europe fell 1.9% to 15.8 MMt in 2023, and LNG exports to Asia fell 11% to 14.9 MMt
LNG developer Tellurian hires financial adviser
LNG developer Tellurian said it has hired a financial adviser to assist in balance sheet management.
Asia spot LNG price remains at 4-month low, falls 58% in 2023
Asian spot LNG prices remained at their lowest level in over 4 mos this week on strong inventories, mild weather and weak demand which are all bearish factors that are seen continuing into 2024.
Chatterjee Fund Management boosts stake in LNG developer Tellurian to 7.3%
Chatterjee Fund Management has increased its stake in U.S. LNG developer Tellurian to 7.3%, up from 5.2% previously.
US natgas prices trade below 3-wk peak ahead of storage report
U.S. natural gas futures traded below the previous session's 3-wk high as investors awaited a weekly storage report due later in the day.
- Australia's Woodside Energy to buy US LNG developer Tellurian for $1.2 billion
- Gasum powers Equinor's platform supply vessel with bio-LNG
- Oman plans third LNG train, boosting domestic production to more than 15 MMtpy
- ADNOC deploys pioneering AI-enabled process optimization technology
- Mexico Pacific announces long-term LNG SPA with POSCO International
