LNG

Venture Global LNG asks U.S. energy regulator to keep documents confidential

LNG exporter Venture Global LNG delivered to U.S. regulators a proposed protective order seeking to keep documents on the construction of a Louisiana export facility confidential.

U.S. natgas prices rise 8% on larger-than-expected storage withdrawal

U.S. natural gas futures rebounded from an early two-week low to gain about 8% after a weekly report showed a larger-than-expected storage withdrawal.

TC Energy to sell Prince Rupert pipeline project to Ksi Lisims LNG partners

TC Energy has agreed to sell its Prince Rupert natural gas pipeline project to two partners in Ksi Lisims LNG, a proposed Canadian export terminal.

Technip Energies, JGC, and NPCC got limited approval for ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG Project in the UAE

Technip Energies, leader of a joint venture with JGC and NPCC, have received a Limited Notice To Proceed from ADNOC to commence early engineering, procurement and construction activities at the Ruwais low-carbon LNG project, located in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.

U.S. asks Venture Global LNG to justify filing of confidential documents

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asked LNG developer Venture Global LNG to explain the basis for its extensive filing of confidential documents in its Calcasieu Pass LNG export terminal.

Softer spot LNG prices see demand gain, contrast with contract pain

Lower spot prices for LNG in Asia have yet to drive a significant boost in demand for the super-chilled fuel, although there is an increase in appetite from price-sensitive buyers such as India and China.

China's Unipec wants say in Venture Global LNG's extension request

Chinese state-owned energy trader Unipec asked U.S. regulators for a chance to intervene in a request from LNG developer Venture Global LNG to extend the commissioning period for its Louisiana export project.

Freeport LNG's feedgas usage falls again

Feedgas intake at the second largest U.S. LNG plant has fallen by almost half over the last week

NextDecade targets Train 4 final investment decision at Texas (U.S.) LNG facility in H2 2024

NextDecade said it was targeting a final investment decision and plans to start construction of the fourth liquefaction train at its Rio Grande LNG facility in Texas by the second half of 2024.

ADNOC issues early EPC award for Ruwais LNG Project

ADNOC announced that it has issued a Limited Notice to Proceed for early engineering, procurement and construction activities to a joint venture, led by Technip Energies, with JGC Corporation and National Petroleum Construction Company PJSC for its low-carbon LNG project in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.

Major European energy companies ask U.S. regulators to deny Venture Global LNG's permit extension

Top European energy companies asked U.S. regulators to reject Venture Global LNG's request for a one-year construction permit extension to its Louisiana (U.S.) export plant.

Japan spot LNG contract price for February not disclosed

The average contract price for spot LNG cargoes for shipment to Japan last month was not disclosed by state-owned Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.

Shell's LNG, gas and power trading boss Hill to move on

Shell's head of LNG, natural gas and power trading Steve Hill is leaving the company.

U.S. natgas prices drop 6% to one-week low on small storage withdrawal, mild weather

U.S. natural gas futures dropped about 6% to a one-week low on an expected much smaller-than-usual storage withdrawal last week when warmer-than-normal weather kept heating demand low.

Asian spot LNG prices inch up on emerging Chinese demand

Asian spot LNG prices inched up this week as temperatures below seasonal normal levels in China pushed buyers back into the market, especially as prices had recently fallen below that of some oil-linked contracts.

Global Project Data

3/7/2024

A snapshot of the global gas processing and LNG project landscape.

Navigating the complex LNG value chain

3/7/2024

Capturing efficiency and visibility across the LNG value chain is possible with modern technologies. This article examines how boundless automation is managing data seamlessly from the field to the edge and into the cloud. This includes a move toward holistic, seamlessly integrated energy logistics software solutions that help operators visualize and manage the LNG value chain from end-to-end.

AG&P LNG acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Cai Mep LNG terminal

Singapore-based Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific LNG, a unit of U.S. investment and development firm Nebula Energy, has acquired a 49% stake in Vietnam's Cai Mep LNG terminal.

Germany could start refilling gas storage caverns from mid-March

Germany may be able to start filling gas storage facilities ahead of the 2024-25 winter as early as next week, operators group INES said, a task made easier as high levels of gas remain from the heating season that ends this month.

U.S. natural gas prices little changed ahead of federal storage report

U.S. natural gas futures were little changed as the market waited for direction from a federal report expected to show a much smaller-than-usual storage withdrawal last week when warmer-than-normal weather kept heating demand low.

How boil-off gas APC exceeded expectations at an Australian LNG plant

3/7/2024

The use of advanced process control (APC) technology on LNG liquefaction trains is well accepted with some of the earliest implementations developed in the late 1990s.

Saudi Aramco, UAE's ADNOC in talks to invest in U.S. LNG projects

Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company are in talks to invest in U.S. LNG projects, as they step up competition with oil majors and regional rival Qatar in the booming super-chilled gas market.

India sees $4.95-B investment for natural gas network in northeast Kashmir

India expects investment of about $4.95 B from companies to build natural gas pipeline infrastructure in its northeastern states and northern federal territories of Kashmir and Ladakh.

Vitol close to buying Exxon, QatarEnergy stakes in Italy LNG terminal

Vitol-backed energy storage company VTTI is close to acquiring a majority stake in Italy's biggest LNG import terminal from Exxon Mobil, opens new tab and QatarEnergy.

Philippines' top energy firms partner for $3.3-B LNG facility

Three top Philippine energy firms have partnered for the first time to form a large-scale integrated LNG facility, the companies said, in a deal two of them valued at $3.3 B.

LNG developer Tellurian to not extend CEO's employment term

LNG developer Tellurian said it would not renew or extend the employment term of CEO Octavio Simoes beyond June 5, and aims to sell its upstream business as it no longer sees it "a core strategic need"

Low U.S. natural gas prices to dampen prospects for Tellurian asset sale

Low U.S. natural gas prices will hurt Tellurian Inc's ability to sell Louisiana gas producing properties in order to pay off enough debt to salvage its LNG project.

U.S. LNG exports fall in February on outage and fewer calendar days

A month-long closure at Freeport LNG plant in Texas (U.S.) and fewer days in the month pushed February U.S. LNG exports 7% lower than in January.

EU's Russian gas exit should be written into law, says Lithuania

Lithuania is calling for the European Union to legislate its commitment to cease dependence on Russian gas by 2027, with the proposal set for discussion among EU energy ministers next week.

Asia spot LNG prices flat as ample inventories weigh

Asian spot LNG was flat this week to trend at a near three-year low as high inventories kept prices capped, though the slump in prices has attracted some spot demand.