LNG

Bunker fuel market to convert to LNG in next 10 years

The global bunker fuel market is expected to convert substantially to LNG over the next 10 years.

Chevron Australia labor row escalates with two-week walkout plan

Workers at Chevron's Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG projects in Australia plan a total strike for two weeks from Sept. 14, a union alliance said on Tuesday, in a significant escalation on disputes over pay and conditions.

MET Group signs energy supply deal with Commonwealth LNG

Switzerland-based energy trader MET Group said it has signed a preliminary agreement with Commonwealth LNG to buy LNG from the U.S. company's facility currently under development in Cameron, Louisiana.

Technip Energies launches SnapLNG by T.EN, a solution for low-carbon and accelerated time to market LNG production

Technip Energies presents SnapLNG by T.EN, an innovative modular, pre-engineered and standardized solution for LNG decarbonized production and accelerated time to market with unparalleled certainty and plant reliability.

Black & Veatch expects floating LNG capacity to more than quadruple by 2030

U.S.-based engineering and construction group Black & Veatch said it expects global floating LNG capacity to increase more than four-fold to 46.4 million mtpa by 2030, as they have become competitive with fixed terminals for smaller fields.

Talks to avert strike called as Chevron Australia LNG workers reject deal

Planned work stoppages next week at two of Australia's largest LNG facilities are scheduled to go ahead unless mediation can produce a deal after workers at Chevron rejected the company's offer on pay and conditions.

LNG prices may spike in winter as risks remain, Tokyo Gas exec says

Prices of LNG could spike this winter even with high storage levels in Europe, a Tokyo Gas executive said, as many political and market uncertainties remain.

Asian spot LNG prices flat amid more certainty over Australia strike action

Asian spot LNG prices held steady this week as more certainty over potential strike action at LNG facilities in Australia kept buyers on the sidelines from seeking replacement cargoes.

Three countries began importing LNG this year, and more will follow

Global LNG import capacity is set to expand by 16%, or 23 Bcf/d, by the end of 2024 compared with 2022.

U.S. LNG projects win higher processing fees as interest rates climb

Long-term buyers of U.S. LNG are willingly agreeing to higher liquefaction fees at newer export projects.

Tanzania names new energy minister to oversee LNG development

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan named a new energy minister as part of a cabinet reshuffle, ahead of expected cabinet approval for a $42-B LNG project.

LNG imports from Russia rise, despite cuts in pipeline gas

European Union countries have increased their imports of liquefied LNG from Russia compared with before the Ukraine war, despite the EU's aim to quit Russian fossil fuels within a few years, an analysis by campaigners showed.

Sempra Infrastructure to develop carbon-neutral gas production and LNG supply chain

Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announced an agreement with a consortium comprised of Tokyo Gas Company, Ltd., Osaka Gas Company, Ltd., Toho Gas Company., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation to participate in the evaluation of a proposed project to produce e-natural gas, a form of carbon recycling, in the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Chevron's Australia LNG ops could face daily 10-hr stoppages as union fight escalates

Chevron's two major LNG production facilities in Australia could face daily work stoppages of up to 10 hours next week after unions on Tuesday threatened labor action in a dispute over pay and conditions.

Chevron LNG workers in Australia allow union to call for strike

Supplies from Chevron's LNG facilities in major exporter Australia could be disrupted after the last batch of its workers voted to authorize their unions to take industrial action if necessary.

Asia LNG loses some strike froth, but fundamentals are supportive

Spot prices of LNG retreated in Asia as the threat of imminent strike action at three Australian plants eased, but solid fundamentals are keeping prices elevated for future deliveries.

Asian spot LNG prices fall as Woodside averts strike

Asian spot LNG prices eased from five-month highs, after workers at Australia's Woodside Energy ruled out the possibility of striking work, bringing some calm to a market hit by extreme volatility in recent days.

Woodside, unions reach deal at Australian LNG facility, workers meet to ratify

Woodside Energy reached an in-principle agreement with unions at Australia's LNG project, potentially averting a disruption to supplies from one of the world's biggest exporters of the super-chilled fuel.

Gazprom's first LNG cargo via Arctic destined for China's Jingtang

An LNG cargo from Russia's Gazprom being sent via the Northern Sea Route for the first time is destined for the Chinese port of Jingtang.

Japan utilities LNG stockpiles slump as hot summer lifts air-conditioner demand

LNG stockpiles held by Japanese electric utilities hit more than one-year lows, as the hot summer drives usage of air-conditioners and typhoons delay cargoes, data released by Japan's industry ministry showed.

Australia strikes may impact short-term LNG prices

Global gas prices could rise in the short term if strikes at Australia's LNG plants take place, but markets are well balanced now with inventory levels keeping high in North Asia and Europe.

Cheniere Corpus Christi, Texas, LNG export plant gas flows reduced

The amount of natural gas flowing to U.S. energy company Cheniere Energy's Corpus Christi LNG export plant in Texas was on track to decline, a day after Tropical Storm Harold hit South Texas.

Energy Transfer seeks new LNG export license after extension denied

Pipeline operator Energy Transfer requested a new and expedited export license for its proposed Lake Charles, Louisiana, LNG plant, according to a filing with the U.S. Department of Energy.

China LNG buyers expand trading after adding more US, Qatari contracts

China's LNG gas importers are starting up or expanding trading desks in London and Singapore to better manage their growing and diversified supply portfolios in an increasingly volatile global market.

Asian buyers may seek U.S. LNG if Australia worker disputes worsen

Major Asian buyers of LNG could seek U.S. cargoes in the coming weeks if worker-related disputes at key LNG facilities in Australia escalate.

Cheniere Energy strikes LNG supply deal with BASF

Cheniere Energy said it would supply 800,000 tpy of LNG to Germany's BASF.

Workers begin strike vote at Chevron's LNG facilities in Australia

Chevron faces the prospect of work stoppages or even an all-out strike at Australia's second largest LNG plant at Gorgon and at its Wheatstone operations after voting opened for a union ballot.

Hungary will receive LNG from Qatar starting in 2027

Hungary can begin to receive shipments of LNG gas from Qatar in 2027, said Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.

Russia's Arctic-2 LNG set to start production during 2023

Russia's Arctic-2 LNG project, in which China's CNOOC Ltd holds a 10% stake, is proceeding as planned with first phase to start operation during this year, senior company executives said.

Poland's Orlen, Gaz-System sign gas deal for planned terminal

Poland's Orlen has signed a contract with state-owned pipeline operator Gaz-System for the regasification of up to 58 LNG cargoes per year at a planned floating gas terminal.