LNG
Indonesia asks LNG, crude oil producers to prioritize domestic market
The government will not issue export recommendations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) this year except for cargoes that have already been contracted.
Loaded Qatar LNG vessels retreat after nearing Strait of Hormuz
Had the vessels successfully crossed the strait, it would have been the first transit of LNG cargoes through the waterway since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began on February 28.
Russian LNG producer Novatek sets up company to build vessels
Western sanctions imposed in 2022 significantly limited the availability for Russia of ice-class tankers to transport LNG cargos.
U.S. Energy Department authorizes additional exports of LNG from Elba Island terminal
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today authorized an immediate 22% increase in exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Elba Island Terminal in Chatham County, Georgia. With today’s order, Kinder Morgan subsidiary Southern LNG Company L.L.C., operator of the Elba Island LNG Terminal, is ..
Cheniere Sabine Pass trims LNG output after production line outage
Sabine Pass, the largest LNG plant in the U.S., can process over 5 Bft3d of gas.
Golden Pass LNG in Texas set to load first export cargo amid record feedgas intake
Golden Pass - a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil - will be one of the largest U.S. LNG export plants with total capacity of more than 18 metric MMtpy once fully operational.
JERA's LNG purchase deal with U.S. Commonwealth LNG terminated
Last June, JERA, also Japan's top LNG buyer, said it had signed a 20-year SPA with Commonwealth LNG for 1 metric MMtpy from the developer's Louisiana project.
Japanese-owned LNG tanker crosses the Strait of Hormuz
Until U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran began at the end of February, leading to the effective closure of the Strait, it was the route for about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
Petronet expands Dahej LNG terminal to 22.5 MMtpy
Petronet LNG announced the commissioning of its expanded Dahej LNG terminal. The 5-MMtpy expansion project increased the facility's total production to 22.5 MMtpy. The terminal has 8 LNG storage tanks and other vaporization facilities. In FY 2023-24, PLL handled around 74% of country's total LNG..
JGC-Hyundai JV awarded EPC contract for major low-carbon LNG plant project in Papua New Guinea
JGC Holdings Corporation is pleased to announce that its overseas engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) operating company, JGC Corporation (hereafter "JGC"), has been selected, together with Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. ("Hyundai E&C"), as the EPC contractor for a major lo..
Mexico’s AMIGO LNG Signs 20-Year Supply Deal with Abu Dhabi’s IRH
International Resources Holding (IRH), part of 2PointZero Group, has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase 1 MMtpy of LNG from Mexico’s AMIGO LNG export project in Guaymas, Sonora. Deliveries are set to begin in the second half of 2028, once the facility becomes operational. The project’s Pacific c..
Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, providing LNG export for Trinidad
Shell seeks access to as much as 20 Tcf of Venezuelan gas Chevron expected to relinquish stakes, which would be re-offered Russian-held stakes in two offshore fields remain a hurdle Shell is in advanced talks with Venezuela's government to develop four large areas near Trinidad and Tobago..
Thailand seeks more LNG from Malaysia
Thailand would need to diversify some of its LNG supply away from the Middle East, estimated at roughly 5% to 10%.
Iran war is both a boost and a threat to Australia's LNG
The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran has changed the global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG), providing a boost to producers outside the Middle East that will likely last long after the current conflict ends.
INPEX extends MoU with Persero for Abadi LNG project in Indonesia
INPEX has extended a MoU with PT Pertamina (Persero) (Pertamina) on a strategic collaboration to proactively pursue the implementation of the Abadi LNG Project in Masela Block in the Arafura Sea in Indonesia.
Golden Pass LNG marks historic milestone with first LNG production
First LNG paves the way for Golden Pass LNG to deliver its first cargo, achieve sustained liquefaction operations, and meet its commercial and strategic objectives.
Vingroup proposes scrapping LNG-powered plant plan for renewables amid Iran war
Vingroup, the country's largest conglomerate by market capitalization but a newcomer to the energy sector, declined to comment.
Edison says Qatar still evaluating impact of Iran attack on LNG supply
A pause in LNG supply until mid‑June, which QatarEnergy notified the Italian utility of last week, was mainly due to the shipping blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine seeks more LNG and diesel from Greece
Ukraine is already receiving U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) via Greece through the Vertical Corridor, but its share of total imports remains small.
Shell warns Australia against taxing LNG windfall profits
Australia became the world's second-largest LNG supplier after Iranian strikes forced Qatar to halt production, with its export revenue set to surge due to lower supply caused by the conflict.
Japan to relax rules from April to boost coal-fired power amid LNG import risks
Higher coal usage to reduce need for LNG, METI says Japan LNG stockpile equal one year of supply via Strait of Hormuz Japan, others should opt for more nuclear power, IEA chief tells industry minister in Tokyo Japan's industry ministry will relax rules for one year to increase the use of ..
Australia’s biggest LNG plants suffer outages due to cyclone, straining global supply
Australia became the world’s second-largest LNG exporter after Qatar shut down production this month following damage to its facilities from Iranian strikes.
Russia's options to reroute LNG from Europe limited by high shipping costs, contract structure
Russia, facing a European ban on Russian LNG imports on short-term contracts from April 25 and on long-term contracts from January 1, 2027, could look elsewhere for customers seeking to access LNG supplies.
Italy hopes to receive more gas from Algeria, Meloni says
Last week Italy's energy minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said Rome was talking to several countries, including Algeria, to secure additional gas supplies that would make up for the lost deliveries from Qatar.
EU urges countries to start filling gas storage early amid Iran war
In a closed-door meeting, the Commission repeated that there is no immediate threat to EU gas supply but encouraged governments to act to counter soaring prices.
ABB’s modernization powers propulsion systems across CoolCo’s LNG fleet for another decade
ABB has recently upgraded the frequency converters as part of the propulsion systems in nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers owned by CoolCo, enhancing reliability across the fleet The upgrade extends the vessels’ operational lifetime by more than ten years, while minimizing dry dock time A..
Venture Global working to ship critical LNG cargoes globally, CEO says
The company has said that 31% of its production this year has not been sold under long-term contracts, creating an opportunity to sell LNG to Asian countries most affected by war-related supply disruptions.
Update: Libya's coast guard tows damaged Russian LNG tanker away from its shores
The Russian-flagged Arctic Metagaz, carrying LNG from the Arctic port of Murmansk, has been adrift since early March, when Russia’s Transport Ministry said it was hit by Ukrainian naval drones.
Iran war deals harder blow to natural gas than oil
Key gas infrastructure - liquefaction plants in particular - is more complex and expensive to build and repair than the oil equivalent. That means oil refineries can often resume operations more quickly than liquefied natural gas export hubs after a shutdown.
TotalEnergies abandons U.S. offshore wind, will invest $1 B in fossil fuel projects
The agreement marks a new strategy in the Trump administration's wide-ranging effort to stymie development of U.S. offshore wind projects.
- Digital Exclusive: Evolving pressure relief valve designs protect LNG facilities
- Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub hit by missile attack, ‘extensive damage’ reported
- JGC-Hyundai JV awarded EPC contract for major low-carbon LNG plant project in Papua New Guinea
- Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years
- Slovakia amends Gazprom gas contract, seeks to raise Russian imports before EU ban kicks in
