LNG
Seaspan and AES sign MoU to collaborate on LNG bunkering business development
In the framework of the 3rd International LNG Global Forum, held in Cartagena, Colombia, Seaspan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with global energy company, AES.
QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies sign 27-year LNG supply agreement
Qatar secured its largest and longest European gas supply deal from Doha's massive production expansion project, providing France with up to 3.5 million metric tons of LNG a year for 27 years.
Tellurian seeks three-year extension to finish Louisiana LNG plant (U.S.)
U.S. LNG developer Tellurian Inc has asked regulators for a three-year construction permit extension to complete its $25-B LNG export facility, according a government filing.
Eni and partners to decide on Mozambique LNG investment by mid 2024
Italy's Eni SpA hopes to reach a final investment decision on its second floating LNG project in Mozambique by the end of June next year.
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels completes first LNG bunkering for Angelicoussis Group's dual-fueled vessels
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has recently completed its first LNG bunkering operations for two new, dual-fueled vessels owned by the Angelicoussis Group following bilateral short-term supply deals struck on the spot market, signaling the growing maturity of the lower-carbon marine fuel.
Venture Global seeks to commence some service at Louisiana Calcasieu LNG plant (U.S.)
U.S. LNG company Venture Global LNG asked federal energy regulators for permission to commence service of liquefaction blocks 7-9 at its Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant in Louisiana.
Putin says Germany is shooting itself in foot by not buying Russian gas via Nord Stream 2
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Germany's refusal to certify the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and buy Russian gas from it did not make economic sense for Berlin which was instead paying much more for U.S. LNG.
Spot LNG prices languish ahead of seasonal demand uptick
The price of spot liquefied natural gas remains in a pre-winter lull, but there are some signs that demand for the super-chilled fuel is starting its usual seasonal increase.
Chevron Australia, LNG unions to meet for mediated talks
Chevron and unions representing workers at its two Australian LNG facilities will meet for talks after the oil and gas major asked the industrial arbitrator to help close a deal as workers threaten to restart strikes.
Australia LNG unions threaten fresh strikes next week, Chevron says deal possible
Chevron has asked Australia's industrial tribunal to help resolve a "small number" of issues blocking a deal with unions at its two LNG facilities in Western Australia as workers announced plans to resume strikes next week.
Tellurian seeks more time to finish Louisiana (U.S.) Driftwood LNG export plant
U.S. energy company Tellurian Inc has asked federal energy regulators for more time to build its Driftwood LNG export plant in Louisiana.
Chevron Australia LNG workers back strike threat in second meeting, no talks
Workers at Chevron's two LNG facilities in Western Australia voted to restart strikes, endorsing a similar move by colleagues at a meeting less than 24-hours earlier.
Asia spot LNG prices retreats from 7-month high on tepid demand
Asian spot LNG prices retreated from a seven-month high as demand remained muted due to warmer weather and as market players did not envisage production losses from the possible return of strikes in Australia.
Chevron, Australian unions hit snag in deal, workers to meet for possible strike vote
Efforts to finalize a pact to end strikes at Chevron's two Australian LNG plants hit a snag with unions accusing the U.S. energy major of reneging on commitments and potentially gearing up to resume stoppages.
MET Group sets up LNG trading office in Singapore
Switzerland-based energy trader MET Group said it has set up an office in Singapore to focus on LNG trading as well as asset investments in what will be its first office in Asia.
Exxon Mobil to sell majority stake in Italy LNG terminal to BlackRock
Exxon Mobil Corp chose BlackRock as the potential buyer for its majority stake in Italy's main LNG import terminal.
Baker Hughes announces milestone electric-LNG Award for ADNOC Ruwais LNG Export Terminal
Baker Hughes announced it has received a letter of award by ADNOC Gas, for and on behalf of ADNOC, to provide two electric liquefaction systems (e-LNG) for the Ruwais LNG project in the United Arab Emirates.
Freeport LNG seeks to restart more of export plant in Texas (U.S.)
U.S. LNG company Freeport LNG sought permission from federal energy regulators to take more steps to return its export plant in Texas to full commercial operation.
Egypt to resume LNG exports this month, minister says
Egypt, which faces growing demand for gas from its population of 105 million, will resume LNG exports this month as planned.
U.S. LNG exports slump in September as plant outages pare output
U.S. exports of LNG fell modestly in September from August as scattered outages at four gas-processing plants led to lower shipments, LSEG vessel tracking data showed.
U.S. natural gas prices fall 3% on mild weather, lower winter prices
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 3% on forecasts for lower demand due to milder weather over the next two weeks and longer over the upcoming winter.
Cheniere Energy's gas intake at Texas LNG plant down for fourth day
Gas flows to Cheniere Energy's Corpus Christi, Texas, LNG export plant were reduced for a fourth consecutive day, according to data provider LSEG.
Asia spot LNG prices hit 7-month high on rising demand, Europe supply worries
Asian spot LNG prices rose for a third week, gaining $1 to a seven-month high, amid increased demand in Asia and supply concerns in Europe.
Saudi Aramco enters the global LNG industry
Saudi Arabia's oil group Aramco said it had agreed to acquire a strategic minority stake in LNG company MidOcean Energy for $500 MM, with an option to increase the size of the shareholding.
Cheniere Energy cuts intake at 2 US LNG plants by 1 Bft3d
The largest U.S. LNG producer, Cheniere Energy, reduced its combined feed gas intake at two of its plants by about 1 Bft3d, according to data provider LSEG.
Japan's industry ministry sees LNG stocks recovering towards winter
LNG stocks held by Japan's major electricity utilities will likely increase towards the peak winter demand season, the industry ministry said, after stocks fell to their lowest since early 2021.
QatarEnergy, Korea's HHI sign $3.9-B deal for 17 LNG carriers
QatarEnergy said it had signed a $3.90-B deal with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the South Korean firm to supply it with 17 LNG carriers.
Worley awarded FEED for QatarEnergy LNG’s largest CO2 sequestration project
Worley has been selected to develop the Front-End Engineering Design for QatarEnergy LNG’s CO2 sequestration project in Ras Laffan, Qatar.
U.S. natural gas prices up 1% as warmer forecasts boost power demand
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on forecasts for warmer-than-normal weather in early October that should prompt power generators to burn more gas to keep air conditioners humming.
Mexico's first LNG plant to receive final piece in days
The last major piece of infrastructure needed to start production at Mexico's first floating LNG plant is set to depart from a Texas shipyard next week, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a notice to shippers.
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf pipeline reaches FID in $2.3-B LNG expansion push
- Bechtel shares findings of tragic accident at Port Arthur LNG facility
- Aramco and Yokogawa commission multiple autonomous control AI agents at Fadhili gas plant
- Ukraine will resume gas imports via Transbalkan route in November
