LNG
Asia spot LNG prices slip below $10 MMBtu despite Red Sea tensions
Asian spot LNG prices dipped below $10 per MMBtu for the first time in nearly eight months, as ample inventories and mild weather outweighed geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea.
British Columbia boosts power plan but electrifying LNG proving big challenge
British Columbia boosted its $26.7-B plan to expand its grid over the next decade, but Canada's Pacific Coast province will still fall short of supplying the biggest LNG projects with hydropower needed to avoid generating high emissions.
Biden administration taking heat from all sides over Louisiana LNG project
The Biden administration faces mounting pressure over whether to approve a massive new Louisiana LNG export project, with environmentalists saying the facility would undermine U.S. climate goals and business interests arguing it is essential for global energy security.
Qatar set to sign cheaper long-term LNG deal with India
Qatar Energy within weeks could sign a long-term deal to provide LNG to Indian buyers on cheaper and more flexible terms than existing contracts as India seeks to meet a goal to increase the fuel's use.
U.S. LNG shipments disrupted by cold snap
Disruptions to scheduled exports of U.S. LNG at export plants in Louisiana and Texas tightened some supply temporarily as the U.S. contends with an Arctic blast.
Bangladesh's Summit to supply 1.5 MMt LNG to Petrobangla from Oct 2026
Bangladesh's Summit Group has signed a preliminary pact to supply 1.5 MMt of LNG per year to state-run Petrobangla for 15 years, starting from October 2026, its chairman.
Gas, LNG prices to remain relatively weak in 2024 amid subdued demand
Global prices of gas and LNG are expected to remain relatively weak in 2024, with demand subdued due to high storage levels in Europe and Asia and a mild Northern Hemisphere winter.
Glander International Bunkering and Rohe Solutions Oy complete Kokkola port’s first LNG supply
Global bunker trading firm, Glander International Bunkering collaborated with LNG supplier Rohe Solutions Oy to supply LNG by truck to oil/chemical tanker SAANA.
Exxon to buy another 1.2 MMtpy of LNG from Mexico Pacific
Mexico Pacific said that it will supply ExxonMobil with an additional 1.2 MMtpy of LNG.
Red Sea disruptions not (yet) enough to trouble LNG prices
The effective closure of the Red Sea to tankers carrying LNG, while a concern, is unlikely to shift prices for the super-chilled fuel because other factors are driving the market.
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 to ship first tanker this month
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project is set to load its first LNG tanker for Asia at the end of January despite disruptive U.S. sanctions.
Tankers carrying Qatari LNG resume course amid Red Sea tension
Four tankers used for shipments of Qatari LNG have resumed course after pausing for several days amid maritime attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in the Red Sea.
Japan spot LNG contract price for December 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.
QatarEnergy halts Red Sea LNG shipping amid attacks, seeking security advice
QatarEnergy, the world's second largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, has stopped sending tankers via the Red Sea although production continues.
TotalEnergies says it has no plans to sell shares in NextDecade
TotalEnergies has no plans to sell its shares in U.S. LNG company NextDecade, the French energy group said after market speculation over a potential sale.
Venture Global LNG explains to U.S. regulator its failure to sell commercial cargoes
Venture Global LNG has told a U.S. regulator that it cannot meet contracts to provide LNG cargoes to several major customers because its export plant is not yet ready to meet three criteria in the contracts, according to a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Commonwealth LNG urges Biden to support pending LNG export application
U.S. LNG developer Commonwealth LNG on Thursday called on President Joe Biden to support its long-pending LNG export application.
Asia spot LNG prices fall to 7-mth low as stocks remain plentiful
Asian spot LNG prices slid for an eighth consecutive week to hit their lowest levels in seven months, as healthy storage levels in both Europe and northeast Asia continued to weigh on prices.
U.S. natural gas prices jump 6% on big storage withdrawal, record demand forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 6%, on track to close at a two-month high, on a bigger-than-expected storage withdrawal last week and forecasts extreme cold in coming days will boost gas demand to record highs.
Tokyo Gas expects to close sale of Australian LNG assets at end of February 2024
Japan's biggest city gas provider, Tokyo Gas, said it expects to close the planned sale of its stakes in a portfolio of four Australian LNG projects at the end of February.
Vopak consortium selected to operate new LNG terminal in South Africa
South Africa has selected a Vopak consortium as the preferred bidder to develop and operate a LNG terminal at the Port of Richards Bay for 25 years.
Oil, gas lobby group warns against U.S. slowing down LNG approvals
The head of the main U.S. oil and gas lobby group said that if U.S. regulators slow down or stop approving LNG exports, they will put U.S. allies at risk.
Portugal's Galp seeks to join formal complaint against U.S. LNG exporter
Portugal oil and gas firm Galp has asked U.S. regulators to allow it to join bp and Shell's formal complaints against U.S. LNG exporter Venture Global LNG, a filing showed on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
