LNG
Japan gas utility lobby says U.S. remains key LNG supplier
The head of Japan's gas utilities group said the United States, the world's biggest exporter of LNG, remains an important supply source for Japan despite the recent pause in U.S. LNG export permits.
U.S. president Biden's pause on LNG approvals will not hit Europe short-term supply
President Joe Biden's decision to pause approvals of new exports of LNG will have no affect on U.S. supplies to Europe over the next two or three years, a European Commission official said after meeting U.S. officials.
Shell expects 50% rise in global LNG demand by 2040
Global demand for LNG is estimated to rise by more than 50% by 2040, as China and countries in South and Southeast Asia use more LNG to support their economic growth.
U.S. LNG export terminal permit pause could boost coal use abroad, says Williams CEO
The Biden administration's pause on approving permits for U.S. LNG export terminals could backfire by boosting coal usage overseas, Alan Armstrong, CEO of U.S. natural gas pipeline operator Williams Companies said.
Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Delfin LNG and Gunvor sign long-term LNG liquefaction offtake agreement indexed to Japan Korea Marker
Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Delfin LNG LLC and Gunvor Group Ltd, through Gunvor Singapore Pte Ltd, today announced the entrance into a LNG export deal that includes executed Sales and Purchase Agreements for long-term liquefaction offtake.
QatarEnergy selects Nakilat to own and operate up to 25 conventional LNG vessels
QatarEnergy announced that it has selected Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited to be the owner and operator of up to 25 conventional-size LNG carriers pursuant to Time Charter Parties to be entered into by affiliates of QatarEnergy and Nakilat.
Former Trump, Bush officials urge Congress to reverse Biden's LNG pause
Dozens of former officials from the past two Republican U.S. administrations urged Congress to reverse the Biden administration's pause on approvals of LNG exports, saying the shipments promote global stability.
NYK takes delivery of Japan’s first LNG-fueled capesize bulk carrier
A naming ceremony was held for an LNG-fueled capesize bulk carrier that was ordered by NYK and will be deployed to transport iron ore and coal from Australia to Japan under a long-term consecutive voyage charter contract with JFE Steel Corporation.
Russia extends permit for LNG supplies to Germany's SEFE until 2040
The Russian government has extended a permit for its Yamal LNG plant to supply LNG to German nationalized gas importer and trader SEFE until Dec. 31, 2040.
LNG export review should weigh impact on green hydrogen market
A review of U.S. LNG that the Energy Department will conduct during a pause on new permits should weigh the impact of gas exports on the development of the emerging green hydrogen market.
Top Biden Administration (U.S.) official at Senate hearing defends LNG pause
A top U.S. Department of Energy official defended President Joe Biden's pause on approvals of LNG exports at a Senate hearing called by a fellow Democrat who said he will investigate the decision.
U.S. natgas prices fall 4% to fresh 3-year low on rising output, weak demand
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% on Friday to a fresh three-year low on near-record output, ample amounts of fuel in storage, forecasts for milder weather and less heating demand over the next two weeks than previously expected, and low amounts of gas flowing to LNG export plants due to an outage at Freeport LNG's facility in Texas.
Asia spot LNG prices dip on tepid demand, healthy stocks
Asian spot LNG prices dipped this week, remaining below $10 per MMBtu for the fourth week running, with a limited outlook for recovery due to tepid demand and strong inventories.
Japan spot LNG contract price for January not disclosed
The average contract price for spot LNG cargoes for shipment to Japan last month was not disclosed by state-owned Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.
Shell target asset management efficiencies across new projects
Shell has contracted ABL's specialist master data build and optimization software - Effio, to support a number of its large-scale newbuild projects including LNG Canada, Crux and Jackdaw.
India's GAIL buying spot LNG to hedge against Red Sea delays
India's state-run GAIL Ltd is selling more U.S. LNG in European markets and making spot purchases to avert delays due to the Red Sea crisis.
Top Biden official (U.S.) to defend LNG pause in Senate hearing
A top U.S. Department of Energy official is set to defend President Joe Biden's pause on approvals of LNG exports at a Senate hearing called by a fellow Democrat who said he will investigate the decision.
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 last line is on hold, TotalEnergies CEO says
The third and the last train of the Arctic LNG 2 project in Russia has been put on hold but the second train is likely to be installed, the head of stakeholder TotalEnergies said.
U.S. natural gas prices fall to 3-year low on rising output, ample storage
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 2% on Wednesday to a three-year low after breaking through the key $2 per MMBtu level of technical support with ample amounts of fuel in storage, rising output and less gas flowing to LNG export plants.
Bangladesh likely to sign another long-term LNG deal, buy more spot cargoes
Bangladesh will likely sign its fifth long-term LNG contract in "a couple of years" and will increase its spot cargo purchases this year.
Tellurian fights to keep its Driftwood LNG project alive
The proposed sale of LNG developer Tellurian's natural gas production assets represents a move to stay afloat amid dwindling survival options.
U.S. says allies 'reassured' LNG pause does not affect current exports
U.S. allies concerned about steady supplies of LNG are reassured when they understand President Joe Biden's pause on LNG export approvals does not affect currently permitted shipments.
Adani Total says Dhamra LNG terminal operating at 55% utilization rate
Adani Total Pvt Ltd's Dhamra terminal has received 15 commercial LNG cargoes since commissioning in May 2023 and is operating at a utilization rate of 55%.
Mitsubishi sees Russia's Sakhalin LNG as key energy source for Japan
Mitsubishi Corp CEO Katsuya Nakanishi said Russia's Sakhalin 2 LNG project remains a key source for Japan's energy supply, as Japanese companies maintain their Russian exposure.
Tellurian explores sale of upstream business to finance Driftwood LNG
Tellurian is exploring the sale of its Haynesville upstream business as it looks to raise capital for its Driftwood LNG project.
Russia raises LNG exports by 11% y/y in January
Russia increased exports of LNG in January by 11% from the same month a year ago to 3 MMt, of which 1.77 MMt were shipped to Europe.
Asia LNG imports are robust, but record supply keeps spot prices muted
The spot price of LNG is continuing to meander at low levels amid ample supply from major exporters and signs that winter demand is easing in the top-importing regions of Asia and Europe.
Asia spot LNG prices remain below $10/MMBtu for third week
Asian spot LNG prices have seen a slight uptick this week but remain below $10 per MMBtu for the third week running as weak demand continues to steer prices.
European and Asian companies 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. LNG export pause leaves EU, industry at odds over energy security
Europe will have enough gas supply for the next 10 years and thereafter despite a move by the U.S. administration to pause approvals on new LNG plants, EU energy officials and analysts said, dismissing industry's warnings.
- 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
- Saudi Aramco, UAE's ADNOC in talks to invest in U.S. LNG projects
- 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
