liquefaction
Technip Energies, JGC awarded FEED by ExxonMobil for the 18-MMtpy Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique
Technip Energies and JGC Corporation have been awarded the front-end engineering design for the 18-MMtpy Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique. The facility will be comprised of 12 fully modularized LNG trains of 1.5 MMtpy each.
Excelerate Energy improves FSRU operations with Wärtsilä Gas Solutions reliquefaction retrofit project
Excelerate Energy Inc. has entered into an agreement with Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, to purchase a reliquefaction system for retrofit installation onboard one of Excelerate’s floating storage regasification units (FSRUs).
TotalEnergies will supply 200,000 tpy of LNG to HD Hyundai Chemical until 2033
In line with its strategy to grow its long-term LNG sales, TotalEnergies announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with HD Hyundai Chemical for the delivery of 200,000 tpy of LNG for 7 years starting from 2027.
Technip Energies and KBR selected for a major LNG project by Lake Charles LNG
Lake Charles LNG has awarded a JV between Technip Energies and KBR an engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction contract for its 16.45-MMtpy LNG export terminal in Louisiana (U.S.).
LNG contracting off to a great start in 2024
Long-term LNG contracting activity is off to a strong start in 2024. Since the beginning of the year, 58 MMtpy of LNG SPAs (sales purchase agreements), capacity agreements and Heads of Agreements (HOAs) have been signed. This follows over 94 MMtpy of new LNG SPAs and HOAs agreed upon last year.
Golar LNG signs EPC deal for $2.2-B MK II FLNG conversion project
Golar LNG Limited announced that it has signed an engineering, procurement and construction agreement with CIMC Raffles for a $2.2-B, 3.5-MMtpy MK II floating LNG production (FLNG) vessel. FLNG technology will be provided by Black & Veatch.
Saudi Aramco wants to be a major LNG gas player, gas chief says
The world's largest oil producer, Saudi Aramco, wants to become a major LNG player, the head of its natural gas business said on Tuesday.
ABB signs agreement to support major LNG export project in the US
ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Argent LNG to collaborate on automation and electrical solutions for a liquefaction facility at Port Fourchon in Louisiana (U.S.).
Saipem wins $4-B contract from QatarEnergy for North Field expansion to fuel LNG expansion
Italian energy engineering group Saipem has won an offshore contract worth $4 B from QatarEnergy to boost production at QatarEnergy's North Field offshore natural gas field, which lies off the northeastern coast of Qatar.
Galveston LNG Bunker Port secures natural gas supply agreement with Energy Transfer for bunkering facility
Galveston LNG Bunker Port has entered into a Gas Supply Agreement with Energy Transfer regarding the delivery of natural gas to the GLBP terminal in Texas City, Texas (U.S.).
LNG entities under U.S. sanctions to curb Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on hundreds of entities and individuals for supporting Russia's war effort in Ukraine, including companies supporting the development of Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project and its shipment of LNG, as well as other future energy projects.
Poland's Orlen signs Lithuania deal to boost LNG deliveries
Polish refiner Orlen signed a five-year agreement with Lithuanian oil and gas logistics firm KN Energies for exclusive use of a waterfront LNG transshipment station in Klaipeda.
Santos signs 500,000-tpy LNG supply contract with Glencore
Santos will supply 19 LNG cargoes, or up to approximately 500,000 tpy of LNG over a period of 3 yr plus one quarter to Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd.
Rohe Solutions begins bio-LNG production at the Hamina LNG terminal
Rohe Solutions started the production of Bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane) at the Hamina LNG terminal in Finland. Bio-LNG is produced using biomethane from the gas grid in a process called liquefaction from the grid.
New Fortress Energy receives non-FTA approval for its Mexico FLNG project
New Fortress Energy Inc. announced that it has received authorization from the United States Department of Energy to export up to ~1.4 MMtpy of LNG to non-Free Trade Agreement countries from its Fast LNG 1 (FLNG 1) asset located offshore Altamira, Mexico for a term of five years.
North American LNG capacity to more than double by 2028
North America’s LNG export capacity is on track to more than double between 2024 and 2028, from 11.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd) in 2023 to 24.4 Bcfd in 2028, if projects currently under construction begin operations as planned.
Golden Pass LNG asks U.S. regulator for 3-yr extension to complete construction
The developer of a Texas liquefied natural gas export project on Wednesday asked U.S. regulators for a three-year extension to complete construction of the $10-B Golden Pass LNG project, citing scheduling uncertainties. Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture of QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil building an 18-MMtpy LNG export project on the Texas coast, wrote that a change in primary contractors requires an extension until November 2029.
Mexico Pacific announces long-term LNG SPA with POSCO International
Mexico Pacific, owner of the Saguaro Energía LNG facility and associated Sierra Madre Pipeline, announced that it has signed a sales and purchase agreement of 700,000 tpy of LNG with POSCO International Corporation.
Qatar strikes another 15-yr LNG supply deal with Kuwait
Qatar agreed to supply Kuwait with 3 MMtpy of LNG for 15 years, as Kuwait imports the fuel to help meet rising demand for power generation.
Amigo LNG secures supply agreement with E&H Energy
Amigo LNG announced that it has entered into a long-term LNG supply agreement with E&H ENERGY SDN BHD of Malaysia.
NextDecade withdraws carbon capture and storage application at FERC
NextDecade Corporation announced that its subsidiary Rio Grande LNG, LLC withdrew its application at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the Rio Grande LNG facility and requested that the FERC terminate the CCS proceeding.
NFE's Altamira LNG sends first LNG cargo from Mexico
New Fortress Energy shipped an initial cargo this month from its Altamira FLNG production vessel in Mexico.
GFI LNG, Pilot LNG form JV to develop Salina Cruz LNG project in Mexico
The Salina Cruz LNG JV will develop, construct and operate an LNG bunkering and transshipment terminal in Salinas del Márquez, Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico. Strategically located on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, the project is ideally positioned to supply North and Central American bunker and fuel markets.
Argent LNG has initial consultation with FERC, moves into pre-filing
Argent LNG is pursuing approval from FERC to begin the environmental pre-filing review for its mid-sized onshore LNG export project in Louisiana (U.S.).
U.S. court overturns FERC's authorization for NextDecade's Rio Grande project
A U.S. court has overturned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) authorization for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project for not issuing a supplemental environmental impact statement
ADNOC signs long-term HOA with Osaka Gas for Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC announced the signing of a long-term Heads of Agreement with Osaka Gas, one of the largest utility companies in Japan, for the delivery of up to 800,000 tpy of LNG.
Venture Global LNG sues Kiewit, alleges it shared confidential documents with Shell
U.S. LNG company Venture Global LNG sued construction contractor Kiewit, alleging it passed confidential documents to Shell, including proprietary project development, design, configuration methods, and detailed information about the multi-billion-dollar facility's design and construction.
Woodside awards Monadelphous AUS $200-MM construction contract for Pluto LNG project (Australia)
Engineering company Monadelphous Group Limited announced it has been awarded a AUS $200-MM construction contract with Woodside Burrup Pty Ltd for the Pluto LNG Train 1 facility and associated infrastructure near Karratha in Western Australia.
Oman plans third LNG train, boosting domestic production to more than 15 MMtpy
This strategic expansion aims to increase Oman's LNG production capacity to 15.2 MMtpy
Judge approves Zachry Holdings, Golden Pass LNG settlement, paving the way for project resumption
A bankruptcy court approved a Zachry Holdings and Golden Pass LNG settlement that will allow ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, the Golden Pass owners, to hire a new lead contractor to complete its LNG plant.
- Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden
- Tecnimont to build waste-to-biogas plant to fuel local kitchens in India
- Topsoe, Aramco sign JDA to advance low-carbon hydrogen solutions using eREACT™
- Indonesia regulator confirms disruption at bp's Tangguh LNG project
- Toyo awarded EPC contract for Dahej LNG terminal (India)
