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QatarEnergy ready to restart LNG output, reach current capacity in one month, source says
Two of Qatar's 14 LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids (GTL) facilities were damaged in the strikes, which knocked out 17% of the country's LNG export capacity, and will take years to repair.
Opinion: Is the Iran war just an energy shock—or a turning point?
At least 1 billion barrels of crude oil and refined products have been lost from Middle East producers such as Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Iran itself. As much as 20% of global liquefied natural gas supply is also trapped in the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman.
Update: Inpex shuts one LNG train at Australian Ichthys plant due to strike
The closure of Australia's third-largest LNG plant is likely to hit exports and comes as global LNG supplies have tightened after the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran reduced supplies from the Middle East.
European gas prices steady on U.S.-Iran peace deal
Shippers in Asia and Europe said confidence in resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz could take weeks to rebuild and navigation will only restart once safety is assured.
TGS moves forward with the FID for its liquids processing project in Vaca Muerta
TGS’s board of directors approved the agreements to be signed with YPF, Pluspetrol and Chevron, covering more than 80% of the project’s capacity.
Fragile Iran deal offers oil relief, but Hormuz risks remain
Under the agreement announced late on Sunday, Iran and the U.S. agreed to lift their blockades on the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of global oil and LNG flowed before the war broke out on February 28.
Update: Australian unions plan to extend Inpex LNG strike by two weeks
Previously, the strike in Australia, which is the largest LNG exporter after the United States, was expected to end on June 23.
Saipem awarded €900-MM gas compression plant project in Saudi Arabia
Saipem, has been awarded a new onshore contract for the Uthmaniyah Gas Compression Plant project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The contract, with a duration of approximately 42 months, was signed by Saipem Nasser Saeed Al‑Hajri Contracting Company (SNSH), a jointly controlled company owned by Saip..
U.S. appeals court lets MVP Southgate water permits stand
The Southgate Project from Virginia to North Carolina is a proposed 31-mile (50-kilometer) extension of the existing 304-mile MVP main line from West Virginia to Virginia.
Venture Global, Atlantic-SEE double U.S. LNG supply deal for Greece from 2030
The Greek joint venture will now take at least 1 metric MMtpy LNG from Venture from 2030 for 20 years, under the revised agreement.
Gulf Coast Midstream selects Audubon for FEED on Nash Energy Storage Hub
Audubon Companies has been selected by Gulf Coast Midstream Partners (GCMP) to provide front-end engineering and design (FEED) for the Nash Energy Storage Hub.
Commonwealth LNG FID attracts global syndicate of leading banks
Caturus, an independent integrated natural gas and LNG company, today announced the participation of 20 leading international financial institutions in the previously announced financing of its 9.5-million tons per year (MMtpy) Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Commonwe..
Petronas signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA
Malaysian state energy firm Petronas will supply Japan's biggest power generator JERA with 2 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually under a 20-year agreement, the countries' leaders said on Wednesday. The deal, which will begin in 2028, comes as Japan looks to beef up its energ..
Technip Energies secures major contract for Coral Norte floating LNG project in Mozambique
Technip Energies, in partnership with JGC and Samsung Heavy Industries, has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning (EPCIC) contract by Mozambique Rovuma Venture (MRV) for the Coral Norte FLNG project, which, together with previously announced contracts, ..
Hyundai wins contract to build gas processing plant at Kazakhstan's Karachaganak field
Hyundai Engineering has signed a contract to build a large gas processing plant at the Karachaganak field in western Kazakhstan. "Hyundai Engineering has received a letter of award for a major gas processing plant project in Kazakhstan, further expanding its presence in Central Asia," the company sa..
Commonwealth LNG final investment decision attracts global syndicate of leading banks
Caturus, LLC, an independent integrated natural gas and LNG company, has announced the participation of 20 leading international financial institutions in the previously announced financing of its 9.5 MMtpy Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Canada–Korea energy partnership strengthens LNG development and long-term export opportunities
The Republic of Korea and Canada are deepening cooperation in energy resources, critical minerals, supply chain resilience and strategic industrial development, reflecting the growing importance of the bilateral economic relationship.
Sempra Infrastructure announces in-service of Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector
The Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector provides strategic energy infrastructure in the region. It will support the safe, reliable transportation of 2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd) of U.S. natural gas to global markets by supplying gas to Port Arthur LNG Phase 1, which will have nameplate capacity of approximately 13 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) and is currently under construction.
Inpex to ask Australia's workplace tribunal to block labor action at Ichthys LNG
Any supply disruption from prolonged strikes could further tighten global LNG markets reeling from losses caused by the Iran war and the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries a fifth of global crude oil and LNG shipments.
LNG demand in Asia recovers from Iran shock as China buys
The biggest-importing region is on track for arrivals of 21.83 million metric tons in June, the most for five months and also up from the 21.55 million tons in the same month last year.
EU proposes 21st package of sanctions against Russia, targeting banks, refiners, traders, LNG
The EU has proposed a 21st package of sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine, heavily targeting the country's banks and crypto networks as well as drone production, oil traders and refiners.
U.S. natgas futures rise as hotter weather boosts demand, some spot prices negative
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Tuesday with forecasts for hotter weather than previously expected over the next two weeks boosting demand in mid-June, and a slow decline in output in recent days.
Malaysia to promise Japan maximum possible LNG and naphtha supplies
Japan faces a potential LNG supply crunch due to tensions linked to the Iran conflict, as air-conditioning demand in the country rises heading into summer.
Uniper and Canada’s Ksi Lisims LNG sign Letter of Interest for LNG supply
Advancing discussions on potential 2 MMtpy LNG supply from Canadian Ksi Lisims LNG project with planned total capacity of ~12 MMtpy First delivery of volumes possible in 2032 Supporting diversification of Uniper’s global LNG portfolio and security of supply Designed as one of the lowest-emissi..
SHI launches hull for $4-B Cedar LNG's FLNG vessel
Samsung Heavy Industries has launched the hull for the floating LNG (FLNG) unit that will serve the Cedar LNG project in Canada. The 3.3-million-tonnes-per-year vessel, named Megugu, was floated out last week and will now move into the next construction phase, including installation of topside modul..
Why Italy's weak hydro output may drag on Europe's gas rebuild efforts
When Italy's hydro output is strong, it acts as a quiet stabilizer for Europe's gas balance by allowing power firms in that region to curb gas use as hydro generation peaks.
Freeport LNG in Texas to take in more natgas on Monday after train shut on Saturday
When Freeport shuts, U.S. gas prices usually drop because demand for the fuel from the plant declines, and when liquefaction trains at Freeport restart, U.S. gas prices usually rise as demand for the fuel increases.
Putin urges Germany to make decision on buying Russian gas again via Nord Stream
Putin told journalists in St. Petersburg that one of the two lines of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline was intact and could start pumping gas "tomorrow."
Serbia secures three-month extension of gas supply from Gazprom
Serbia had secured in March a three-month extension of its gas contract with Russia.
Russian gas flows to Europe via TurkStream halted for maintenance
Scheduled maintenance work will take place from June 2 to June 10 at the Russkaya pumping station and receiving terminals in Turkey.
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