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.

Cheniere strikes 20-yr LNG deal with Portugal's Galp Energia

Cheniere Energy has agreed to supply 500,000 metric tpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a subsidiary of Galp Energia for 20 yr.

Freeport LNG nears end of expansion that will increase output

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Freeport LNG expects to increase production beyond its 15.3-metric MMtpy capacity as it wraps up an expansion project.

U.S. natgas prices rise 3% on rising LNG feedgas and near record heat

U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% on Friday as the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants rises and on forecasts for near record-breaking heat over the next few days that was on track to boost the amount of gas power generators burn to an all-time high.

Asia spot LNG prices above 7-month high on hot weather, Middle East tensions

Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose this week to their highest level in more than seven months as high temperatures in Japan and South Korea boosted power demand and amid heightened geopolitical risks due to tensions in the Middle East.

Vietnam's LNG price cap puts gas-fired power target at risk

Electricity-hungry Vietnam wants liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fire 15% of power capacity by 2030 but is unlikely to meet that target as power producers and foreign investors balk at the country's strategy for making the super-chilled fuel affordable.

U.S. LNG exports fall again in July on Freeport LNG's slow restart

U.S. LNG exports plunged in July to the second-lowest level of this year, LSEG ship tracking data showed, as Freeport LNG shut for eight days after suffering damage from Hurricane Beryl.

Crowley accepts delivery of largest U.S.-flagged LNG bunker barge

Crowley has accepted delivery of the LNG bunker barge Progress, the largest U.S. Jones Act-compliant vessel of its kind, after construction was completed at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin (U.S.).

Australia's Origin Energy reports APLNG revenue dip on lower prices, volumes

Shares of Origin Energy marked their biggest intraday loss in eight months on Wednesday after the firm posted a drop in quarterly revenue from its stake in the Australia Pacific LNG project, reflecting a fall in gas sales and prices.

Iberdrola faces up to $535-MM claim from Pavilion in LNG contract dispute

Spanish utility Iberdrola faces claims worth up to $535 MM in an arbitration process launched by Singaporean liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Pavilion Energy over a supply contract.

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.

Asia's LNG imports shift higher as Europe's fades

Asia continues to draw liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Europe with imports in July rising to the most in six months, even as spot prices stayed near seven-month highs.

Pieridae announces sale of Goldboro, equity financing, full repayment of bridge loan, production shut-in

Pieridae Energy Ltd. has completed the sale of its Goldboro assets and has issued notice to repay in full the company’s subordinated secured bridge loan.

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

Asia spot prices slip as Freeport LNG loadings resume

Asian spot LNG prices eased this week amid a resumption of loading at Freeport LNG in the U.S. and rising inventory levels held by major Japanese utilities.

Turkey to sign long-term LNG purchase contracts

Turkey is set to finalise long-term contracts for LNG to cover the 2027-2037 period, aimed at securing approximately 5-6 billion cubic meters of LNG annually, will meet 12-13% of Turkey's energy needs.

Whoever wins election, Venezuela faces natural gas problem

Griselda Ascanio keeps an improvised wood-burning stove ready in her backyard in Maracay, 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Venezuela's capital, for the frequent gas-supply interruptions that make it difficult to cook.

WoodMac: LNG truck sales impacting Chinese road diesel demand

China’s sales of LNG-powered heavy-duty trucks rose from below 10% to reach as much as 30% of the market in the latter months of 2023, resulting in the displacement of over 8% of road diesel demand in the country.

Glenfarne Energy Transition’s Texas LNG and EQT execute binding LNG tolling agreement

Texas LNG Brownsville LLC, a 4 MMtpy LNG export terminal to be constructed in the Port of Brownsville, Texas, and a subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, LLC, and EQT have executed a definitive 20-yr tolling agreement for natural gas liquefaction services for 2 MMtpy of LNG.

Court approves settlement agreement between Zachry Holdings and Golden Pass LNG

Zachry Holdings, Inc. (ZHI) announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its settlement agreement with Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and joint venture partners CB&I LLC and Chiyoda International Corporation.

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.

New Fortress Energy announces closing of $700-MM loan for second FLNG vessel

New Fortress Energy announced that after successfully producing LNG at its first FLNG unit, it has closed its previously announced $700-MM loan for its second FLNG unit to be located in Altamira, Mexico.

Woodside's Tellurian acquisition positions the company as one of the largest global LNG suppliers by volume

Addressing Woodside's acquisition of Tellurian and its U.S. Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG project, Daniel Toleman, Research Director for Global LNG at Wood Mackenzie, said, “The acquisition, valued at $1.2 B, presents Woodside with a valuable opportunity to strengthen its position in the Atlantic Basin LNG market. By incorporating the first phase of the Driftwood LNG project, which consists of an 11-metric MMtpy liquefaction capacity into Woodside’s existing 20 MMtpy portfolio, Woodside will emerge as one of the largest global LNG suppliers by volume.”

Brazil's TAG, Eneva to connect LNG pipeline to private terminal in October

Brazilian energy firm TAG plans to start operations of a new pipeline section in October that will connect the country's largest pipeline network to Eneva's liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage terminal in Sergipe state.

Golden Pass LNG construction could return to normal after settlement

Work to complete the QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil $11-B LNG project in Texas could speed up following a settlement agreement allowing the joint venture to choose a new contractor to take over the development.

Argent LNG selects GTT onshore tank technology to develop its liquefaction facility in Louisiana (U.S.)

Argent LNG's phased development in Port Fourchon, Louisiana will include GTT, a cryogenic membrane containment system used in the transport and storage of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

EIA: Less natural gas consumption in Europe is keeping storage full

Consumption of natural gas in Europe consistently decreased since mid-2022, driven by a combination of mild winter weather and government policies aimed at reducing natural gas consumption.

Chart Industries’ IPSMR® process technology delivers first LNG at New Fortress Energy’s Fast LNG project

Chart Industries Inc., a leading global solutions provider to clean energy and industrial gas markets, has announced that its Integrated Pre-Cooled Single Mixed Refrigerant (IPSMR®) process technology has delivered first liquefied natural gas (LNG) at New Fortress Energy Inc.’s initial Fast LNG (FLNG) asset located offshore Altamira, Mexico.

Update: Freeport LNG in Texas resumes exports as gas processing ramps up

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The second largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter in the U.S., Freeport LNG, has resumed shipments after shutting operations ahead of Hurricane Beryl, with processing on track to reach about half its capacity on Monday.

South Korea's KOMIPO cancels plans for LNG import terminal

South Korea's Korea Midland Power Co. (KOMIPO) has cancelled plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal on the western coast of the country due to high costs and declining demand for the fuel.