LNG

The United States exported more LNG than any other country in the first half of 2023

The United States exported more LNG than any other country in the first half of 2023 (1H23), according to data from CEDIGAZ.

Freeport LNG gas intake remains well below capacity, at about 695 mcf

Freeport LNG's natural gas intake remained well below capacity for a fourth day, at about 695 million cubic feet.

Australia tribunal sets Sept 22 as date for Chevron LNG dispute hearing

The dispute between Chevron and workers at its two LNG in Australia will be heard by the industrial relations tribunal on Sept. 22, potentially offering a resolution to strikes which began last Friday.

Feedgas flows to U.S. Freeport LNG drop sharply

Feedgas flows to Freeport LNG, the second-largest U.S. LNG exporter, dropped sharply over the weekend and were still down for the third day in a row.

Tellurian drops equity-ownership condition for Driftwood LNG project

Tellurian Inc will sell LNG supplies to non-equity holders to bring its long-delayed Driftwood LNG project to fruition.

Chevron gambles on untested laws to halt Australia LNG strike action

Chevron Australia no longer expects to reach a deal with unions and will instead pursue an untested legal strategy to stop industrial action at its Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG facilities as unions prepare for full scale strikes.

EU has no immediate plans to ban Russian LNG, says Spain's Ribera

The European Union has no short-term plan to ban Russian LNG despite soaring imports to the bloc, Spain's energy minister said, citing fears of another price spike.

Strikes start at major Chevron Australia LNG projects, no talks planned

Workers at Chevron's LNG projects in Australia went on strike after talks broke down, potentially disrupting output from facilities that account for over 5% of global supply.

Asian spot LNG prices slip on tepid demand, Australia strike offers no support

Asian spot LNG prices inched down this week on tepid demand, even as supply concerns deepened after workers at Chevron's Australia LNG projects went on strike.

LNG suppliers pin hopes on China for long-term demand

Suppliers of LNG are betting on China to drive demand for the super-chilled fuel over the longer term despite last year's slowdown, as the country locks in multi-year supply deals.

JERA sees muted impact on LNG prices from potential strike in Australia

Japan's JERA, one of the world's biggest buyers of LNG, expects a muted impact on the market from a potential strike in Australia thanks to high stocks and low seasonal demand.

Buoyant LNG industry bets it's in the energy mix for decades

The LNG industry has changed its tune from saying it is a transition fuel on the path to net-zero emissions, to believing it is an integral part of the solution and will be necessary for decades to come.

Chevron LNG workers in Australia to further delay planned strikes

Workers at Chevron's liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia have agreed to further delay a planned strike to later on Friday.

Chevron, unions in final talks before planned Australia LNG strikes

Chevron and a union alliance are holding a final round of talks before planned strike actions at two major LNG facilities in Australia as ongoing disputes over pay and conditions remained unresolved.

Asian buyers to mop up LNG supply surge in next 5 years

Asian buyers will quickly absorb a surge in supplies of LNG coming to market over the next five years.

Exxon eyes China LNG downstream opportunities

Energy major ExxonMobil sees China as a strong long-term growth market for LNG despite a recent slowdown in demand there and is looking at potential downstream opportunities in the country.

Japan's Inpex interested in buying U.S. LNG linked to Henry Hub prices

Inpex, Japan's top oil and gas producer, is interested in buying LNG from the United States linked to the Henry Hub prices.

Tellurian and Baker Hughes announce agreement for Driftwood LNG Phase 1 liquefaction equipment

Tellurian Inc. and Baker Hughes announced Wednesday an agreement to supply eight main refrigerant compression packages for Phase 1 of the Driftwood LNG project.

Venture Global and Baker Hughes announce expanded master equipment supply agreement

Venture Global LNG announced its long-term expansion plan to increase production from 70 mtpa to more than 100 mtpa of nameplate LNG export capacity.

Asian LNG buyers face volatile market until 2026

Asian LNG buyers are navigating a near-term market that is so finely balanced that any supply disruptions or demand upsides could cause significant price volatility.

Ministers, CEOs and global business leaders commit to unified industry action towards net zero on opening day of Gastech 2023

Gastech 2023, the world’s largest meeting place for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions, and climate technologies, opened today welcoming record-breaking numbers to Singapore EXPO.

bp enters third long-term LNG offtake contract from Woodfibre’s British Columbia LNG facility

bp has entered its third long-term LNG offtake contract from the Woodfibre LNG facility based in British Columbia, Canada.

Bunker fuel market to convert to LNG in next 10 years

The global bunker fuel market is expected to convert substantially to LNG over the next 10 years.

Chevron Australia labor row escalates with two-week walkout plan

Workers at Chevron's Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG projects in Australia plan a total strike for two weeks from Sept. 14, a union alliance said on Tuesday, in a significant escalation on disputes over pay and conditions.

MET Group signs energy supply deal with Commonwealth LNG

Switzerland-based energy trader MET Group said it has signed a preliminary agreement with Commonwealth LNG to buy LNG from the U.S. company's facility currently under development in Cameron, Louisiana.

Technip Energies launches SnapLNG by T.EN, a solution for low-carbon and accelerated time to market LNG production

Technip Energies presents SnapLNG by T.EN, an innovative modular, pre-engineered and standardized solution for LNG decarbonized production and accelerated time to market with unparalleled certainty and plant reliability.

Black & Veatch expects floating LNG capacity to more than quadruple by 2030

U.S.-based engineering and construction group Black & Veatch said it expects global floating LNG capacity to increase more than four-fold to 46.4 million mtpa by 2030, as they have become competitive with fixed terminals for smaller fields.

Talks to avert strike called as Chevron Australia LNG workers reject deal

Planned work stoppages next week at two of Australia's largest LNG facilities are scheduled to go ahead unless mediation can produce a deal after workers at Chevron rejected the company's offer on pay and conditions.

LNG prices may spike in winter as risks remain, Tokyo Gas exec says

Prices of LNG could spike this winter even with high storage levels in Europe, a Tokyo Gas executive said, as many political and market uncertainties remain.

Asian spot LNG prices flat amid more certainty over Australia strike action

Asian spot LNG prices held steady this week as more certainty over potential strike action at LNG facilities in Australia kept buyers on the sidelines from seeking replacement cargoes.