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Companies most affected by U.S. pause on LNG export permits
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration announced a pause on pending and future permits to export LNG to non-Free Trade Agreement countries until the Department of Energy finishes a new review of climate impacts.
U.S. natural gas prices ease 1% on warmer weather forecasts, low LNG feedgas
U.S. natural gas futures eased about 1% on forecasts for the weather to remain warmer than normal through at least the middle of February and the slow return of U.S. LNG export plants to full service after last week's Arctic freeze.
Freeport LNG faces month-long unit outage due to winter storm
Freeport LNG expects one of the three gas liquefaction units at its Texas plant to be out of service for a month after it faced a technical issue during Winter Storm Heather.
Japan's JOGMEC gearing up to support new LNG projects
The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security is preparing to give financial assistance to Japanese companies for new LNG projects to ensure a stable supply of the fuel.
Sanctions squeezing Sibur's supply of tankers for Ust-Luga LPG
Russia's largest petrochemical company and exporter of LPG Sibur is reducing LPG exports from the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga due to shortages of gas tankers amid sanctions.
Asia spot LNG prices remain flat below $10/mmBtu despite geopolitical risks
Asian spot LNG prices remained below $10 per mmBtu for the second week running, as solid inventories and mild weather continue to outweigh geopolitical risk related to the Red Sea conflict.
LNG developer Tellurian hires investment banker Lazard
LNG developer Tellurian has hired investment banker Lazard Inc amid a search for investors and customers for its Driftwood LNG export terminal.
U.S. to announce climate review of LNG export approvals
The Biden administration is expected to announce that it will begin considering climate impacts in its approvals of new LNG exports, a process that will likely delay decisions on new terminals until after the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Russia's Novatek to load first cargo from Arctic LNG 2 in February
Novatek, Russia's largest producer of LNG, may start loading first cargo from the Arctic LNG 2 plant in February.
U.S. natural gas prices slide 3% on warm forecasts, slow return of LNG feedgas
U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% on Thursday on forecast for the weather to remain warmer than normal through at least early February and the slow return of U.S. LNG export plants to full service after last week's Arctic freeze.
White House pauses decision on Louisiana LNG export terminal
The Biden administration is delaying a decision on a Louisiana LNG export project that would be the United States' largest, but which has raised the ire of environmentalists.
Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to start in April
Canada's Trans Mountain Corp will begin adding crude oil to its long-delayed pipeline expansion in February and expects it to start operating in the second quarter.
Germany's SEFE seeks to expand natural gas business beyond Europe
Fresh from clinching a $54.43-B pipeline gas deal in Norway last month, Germany's SEFE is looking for more suppliers to offer LNG for its customers.
Ukraine may stop importing gas, start exporting electricity
Ukraine is close to being self-sufficient in gas for 2024 and may resume electricity exports in the spring.
Kinder Morgan remains bullish on natural gas demand growth
Kinder Morgan said it continues to have a bullish outlook for natural gas demand banking on higher demand from LNG export facilities and increased exports to Mexico.
Petronas seeks fiscal incentives to develop Suriname gas project
Suriname should boost incentives for energy companies looking to develop oil and gas discoveries.
Oilfield firm Baker Hughes beats profit estimates on international demand, LNG bets
U.S. oilfield technology firm Baker Hughes beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit, powered by strong demand for its services and equipment from LNG producers, as well as offshore and international markets.
Qatar delays LNG shipments to Europe amid Red Sea conflict
Qatar, one of the world's biggest LNG exporters, is delaying some shipments to Europe as conflict in the Red Sea forces longer travel times.
Japan's 2023 preliminary LNG imports down 8% to lowest in 14 years
Japan's LNG imports fell by 8% to 66.2 MMt last year to the lowest since 2009 following nuclear power restarts and increased use of renewable energy.
Germany's Uniper focused on meeting gas demand to mid-2030s
Uniper will stick to its core gas business as demand for the fuel continues into the middle of the next decade, at the same time as investing in carbon-free energy.
LPG exports from Russian ports to Turkey double in 2023
Supplies of LPG from Russian ports to Turkey doubled in 2023, according to traders and LSEG data, as trade between Moscow and Ankara grows at a brisk pace amid Russia's pivot away from Europe.
U.S. natural gas prices slide 3% to 5-week low on warmer weather forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% to a five-week low on forecasts for demand to keep dropping and output to keep rising as the weather turns warmer than normal through at least early February.
Unclear if Belgium can use EU option to block Russian LNG
It is unclear if Belgium will be able to use the option in an upcoming European Union law to block imports of Russian LNG.
Norway's December gas output hits record, oil beats forecast
Norway's natural gas output rose in December to an all-time high, beating an official forecast, while crude oil production was also above expectations.
The Gas Vitality LNG bunker vessel completes her 100th LNG bunker operation in Marseille, France
The Gas Vitality LNG bunker vessel celebrated the onset of the New Year by successfully conducting her 100th bunkering operation.
Gas exporting group sees tight global LNG markets until 2026
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum sees tight global LNG markets until 2026 as demand rises 1.5% this year and up to 22% through 2050.
Australia secures new gas deals for east coast energy markets
The Australian government said it had reached new gas supply deals for its east coast energy market, easing some concerns over long-term supply gaps as the country moves rapidly away from its dependence on coal-fired power stations.
TotalEnergies says Danish Tyra gas field ready to start in March
TotalEnergies will restart production at Denmark's Tyra natural gas field in March this year.
Signing of a MoU for the participation of Slovakia, Moldova, and Ukraine in the Vertical Corridor initiative
An important step towards the security of supply for Central, Southeastern Europe, Moldova and Ukraine was taken by the natural gas infrastructure Operators participating in the Vertical Corridor initiative, with the signing of a MoU for the inclusion of Slovakia, Moldova and Ukraine in the initiative.
U.S. LNG feedgas cut by Arctic freeze, problems at Freeport LNG
The amount of natural gas flowing to U.S. LNG export plants dropped to a one-year low this week as an Arctic freeze caused some energy firms to divert fuel to the domestic market and Freeport LNG's facility in Texas experienced mechanical problems.
- Shareholders’ Resolution: MOL to pay $668-MM dividend
- Credit Agricole says it will not fund two major LNG projects
- Aramco awards $7.7-B contracts to add 1.5 Bscfd of raw gas to Fadhili Gas Plant
- Japan's JERA suspends output at 4 gas-fired power plants to secure LNG stocks
- TotalEnergies: Papua LNG project requires 'more work' to reach final investment decision
- Technip Energies awarded a major LNG contract for the North Field South Project by QatarEnergy
- Shell publishes Energy Transition Strategy 2024
- QatarEnergy to charter 19 new LNG vessels expanding fleet further
- Aramco awards $7.7-B contracts to add 1.5 Bscfd of raw gas to Fadhili Gas Plant
- Mabanaft announces successful acquisition of WESTFA Energy GmbH
