LNG
Woodside in talks with Santos to form $52-B Australian gas giant
Australia's Woodside Energy and Santos said they were in preliminary talks to create an $52-B global oil and gas giant, as consolidation among international energy firms intensifies.
Italy's Saipem has completed exit from Russia's Arctic-2 LNG project
Italian energy engineering and construction group Saipem is no longer involved in Arctic-2 LNG, a massive Russian project to build a LNG production site in the Arctic, which was targeted by U.S. sanctions last month.
Asia-Europe LNG spread at widest level in almost a year
The Asia-Europe LNG spread has hit its widest level in about a year, data from S&P Global Commodity Insights showed, as congestion at Panama makes sending U.S. LNG to Asia via alternative routes a bit more expensive than normal.
Venture Global LNG expects extended start-up at second plant
A Venture Global LNG export plant due to begin operating in 2024 will undergo a lengthy startup similar to its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility, with customers likely to receive their first cargoes in 2026 at the earliest.
U.S. natural gas prices edge up on colder forecasts, record LNG feedgas
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand next week than previously expected and as record amounts of gas flowed to U.S. LNG export plants.
Countries in the Middle East and North Africa supply about one-third of global LNG
Exporting countries in the Middle East and North Africa region supplied nearly one-third (29%) of global LNG exports in 2022, according to data from the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers.
EnerMech’s fast track expertise safely supports progress of vital LNG projects
EnerMech, and its alliance partner Offshore Technical Services, have been instrumental in helping fast track the first phase of a major project to import LNG to Germany as the country races to reduce its dependence on Russian energy.
Russia's LNG supplies to Europe hit monthly record high in November
Supplies of Russian LNG to Europe reached a monthly high of 1.75 Mmt, while deliveries to China declined.
Australia Pacific LNG resumes production and cargo loading
Production of LNG and the loading of cargoes have resumed at Australia Pacific LNG after a loaded tanker that was stuck at the facility was moved.
Trinidad's Atlantic LNG restructuring to shrink Shell's stake, boost bp's
Shell's ownership in Trinidad and Tobago's Atlantic LNG facility will shrink, while bp and Trinidad's state-owned National Gas Co will increase their stakes in a restructuring agreement to be signed this week.
TES and Toho Gas sign agreement for close collaboration for the value chain of e-NG
TES and Toho Gas Co., Ltd. announce that both companies have signed a comprehensive agreement to explore the development of an e-NG supply chain in order to support Japan’s decarbonization goals.
Australia Pacific LNG deliveries disrupted due to tanker outage
Shipments of LNG from Australia Pacific LNG have come to a halt after a loaded tanker docked at the site lost power.
OMV and Cheniere sign long-term LNG supply agreement
OMV announced the signing of a long-term sale and purchase agreement with US-based company Cheniere Energy, Inc. covering the supply of up to 850,000 tpy of LNG beginning in late 2029.
Train 1 restarts after trip at Freeport LNG plant, Texas (U.S.)
Freeport LNG reported that during the operation of its liquefaction plant in Texas.
U.S. November LNG exports approach record levels amid higher output
U.S. LNG exports in November rose to the second highest monthly production level on record, 7.99 Mmt of the superchilled gas.
Asia spot LNG prices fall to 7-week low on tepid demand, improved supply
Asian spot LNG prices fell this week to a 7-week low despite cold weather, as demand remains muted and global supply conditions ease after recent maintenance and geopolitical tensions.
New inlet feed gas conditioning technology for contaminant removal in amine units
While many amine units function well over the life of the LNG facility, some are prone to periodic or even frequent foaming events. This article discusses likely causes and potential solutions to these foaming episodes in amine units, which also apply to gas treating in general.
The race for clean energy: LNG and LH2 as the next frontier in fuel technology
This article presents a comparison of LNG and LH2 as fuels, and discusses the properties and characteristics of both, including energy density, transportation, storage, safety, environmental impact, availability and cost.
Venture Global seeks approval to start utilities systems at Calcasieu Pass LNG
Venture Global LNG sought permission from federal regulators to place utilities systems into service at its Calcasieu Pass export plant in Louisiana, in a filing with the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Shell authorizes engineering, construction work on Manatee gas field
Shell PLC has authorized contractor McDermott International Ltd to start engineering work on its Manatee gas field development project off Trinidad and Tobago's east coast.
Cheniere inks natural gas supply deal with ARC Resources
Cheniere Energy has signed a natural gas supply deal with Canada-based ARC Resources as the U.S. LNG exporter ramps up its efforts to commercialize the expansion of its Sabine Pass facility.
ABB to deliver integrated automation, electrical and digital solutions to Phase 1 of Rio Grande LNG
ABB has been awarded an order by Bechtel Energy Inc. to deliver integrated automation, electrical and digital solutions for Phase 1 of the Rio Grande LNG facility in Brownsville, Texas, a project developed by NextDecade Corporation. Bechtel Energy Inc. is undertaking construction of RGLNG Phase 1 under an engineering, procurement, and construction contract.
Port Hedland, WA, boosts LNG production and bunkering, aiming for IMO 2050 'zero-emissions' with onboard hydrogen
Pilbara Clean Fuels Pty Ltd is progressing a development concept for a new, mid-scale, low carbon footprint LNG plant to be located at Port Hedland in Western Australia, the world’s largest iron ore export port.
Delfin signs 15-year LNG supply agreement with Gunvor
Delfin Midstream Inc said it had entered into a long-term LNG supply agreement with global commodity trader Gunvor.
Bangladesh's Summit Group in final talks to sign LNG deal with Petrobangla
Bangladesh's Summit Group is in the last stage of discussions with the government to provide the nation with supplies of LNG.
Pakistan LNG gets bids from OQ Trading, others in Jan import tender
Pakistan LNG Ltd's import tender for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery in January drew bids from OQ Trading, QatarEnergy Trading, Trafigura and Vitol, it said in a notice on Friday.
Indian Oil to double Ennore LNG terminal's capacity to 10 MMtpy
Indian Oil Corp aims to double the capacity of its LNG import terminal at Ennore in southern India to 10 MMtpy.
Japan approves JERA plan to keep surplus LNG in winter
Japan's industry ministry has approved a plan by the country's top power generator JERA to hold a surplus of LNG in the winter as a strategic reserve in case of supply disruptions.
Asia spot LNG holds steady as demand weak, inventories high
Asian spot LNG prices slipped slightly this week, as demand was weak and inventories remained high in both Northeast Asia and Europe.
BASF shares rise on report ADNOC exploring Wintershall Dea deal
Shares in chemicals giant BASF rose on Friday after a report that Abu Dhabi National Oil Co is exploring an acquisition of the German group's energy business Wintershall Dea.
- bp ships first cargo from Indonesia’s expanded Tangguh LNG facility
- Saudi Aramco looking at additional investments in LNG
- Venture Global seeks to commence some service at Louisiana Calcasieu LNG plant (U.S.)
- U.S. working with allies over sanctions on Russian Arctic LNG project
- Singapore LNG to develop country's second LNG terminal
