Central/South America

IEA says "unprecedented" supply surge could lead to LNG glut from 2025

An expected strong rise in LNG production capacity will ease prices and gas supply concerns, but also risks creating a supply glut.

U.S. grants license amendment to Trinidad for joint gas project with Venezuela

The United States has granted an amendment requested by the government of Trinidad and Tobago to a license allowing the joint development of an offshore gas project with Venezuela.

Trinidad to sign Atlantic LNG restructuring agreement next month

An agreement to restructure Trinidad and Tobago's flagship LNG project will be signed by its owners in London next month.

Seaspan and AES sign MoU to collaborate on LNG bunkering business development

In the framework of the 3rd International LNG Global Forum, held in Cartagena, Colombia, Seaspan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with global energy company, AES.

ADNOC top exec says oil and gas could remain relevant until 2050

Oil and gas will remain a relevant part of the energy mix until potentially 2050, Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Executive Director of Low Carbon Solutions and International Growth at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said during an energy conference in Abu Dhabi.

Mexico's first LNG plant to receive final piece in days

The last major piece of infrastructure needed to start production at Mexico's first floating LNG plant is set to depart from a Texas shipyard next week, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a notice to shippers.

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.

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.

bp urges more gas and oil investment while speeding energy transition

Global oil major bp said the world must invest in the production of gas and oil to avoid sharp price spikes while accelerating the energy transition to combat greenhouse gas emissions.

U.S. natural gas pipeline exports to Mexico set a monthly high in June 2023

U.S. natural gas pipeline exports to Mexico averaged a record 6.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) for June 2023, which is 0.1 Bcf/d greater than the previous record set in June 2021.

U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico hit monthly record in June- EIA

U.S. natural gas pipeline exports to Mexico averaged around a record of 6.8 bcfd in June, driven by hot weather which increased demand in Mexico's electric power sector, according to the Energy information Administration.

ConocoPhillips signs 20-year LNG supply deals with Mexico Pacific

ConocoPhillips has signed 20-year deals to receive a collective 2.2 million tons of LNG a year from Mexico Pacific's Saguaro export facility, the U.S. oil and gas producer said.

Venezuela-Trinidad gas project talks hit sticking point over terms

Negotiations between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago to jointly develop an offshore gas field near the maritime border have hit a sticking point following Venezuela's refusal to accept the terms of a U.S. license, the Caribbean nation's Prime Minister Keith Rowley said.

Venezuela expects to sign gas licenses by year-end

Venezuela expects to sign licenses by year-end for developing the nation's vast natural gas reserves, oil minister Pedro Tellechea said, even amid U.S. sanctions.

Argentina turns away Gunvor-chartered LNG tanker, citing sanctions

A tanker containing liquefied natural gas that originated from a Russia supplier and was loaded onto a Gunvor Group-chartered vessel off the coast of France was turned away this week by Argentine energy firm Enarsa.

EU considers gas imports from Argentina

The European Union is considering possible gas imports from Argentina, which is a net gas importer but plans to expand domestic production, a draft document showed.

Cheniere shunning Panama Canal for longer LNG routes to Asia

Top U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy is shunning the Panama Canal to transport liquefied natural gas to Asia because the market is not supporting use of the waterway, said Chief Operating Officer Corey Grindal.

Brazil's Eletrobras to sell gas-fired power plants

Brazilian power company Eletrobras has begun structuring a process to sell its gas-fired power plants, in line with a goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions, it said.

Trinidad and Tobago signs preliminary LNG agreement with Suriname

Suriname said it signed a memorandum of understanding with Trinidad and Tobago that aims to increase energy cooperation, and people familiar with the matter said it could lead to natural gas from Suriname being piped to Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad to restart idled LNG unit by early 2027 amid restructuring

Trinidad and Tobago aims to restart an idled liquefied natural gas unit by the first quarter of 2027 after agreeing to restructure the facility's ownership and negotiate new gas supplies, according to three people with knowledge of the plans.

U.S. natural gas up 2% on forecast for more demand, record exports to Mexico

U.S. natural gas futures rose about 2% on forecasts for more demand over the next two weeks than previously expected and record exports to Mexico.

Trinidad asks U.S. for changes to Venezuela gas project license

Trinidad and Tobago is requesting the U.S. government amend the terms of a license authorizing the joint development of a promising offshore gas field with Venezuela, the Caribbean nation's energy minister said.

FERC approves TC Energy's US-Mexico North Baja natgas pipe expansion

Canadian energy company TC Energy Corp's North Baja Pipeline LLC unit has received permission from U.S. energy regulators to put the North Baja natural gas pipeline expansion in Arizona and California into service.

Mexico energy regulator gives natural gas 'clean' label, drawing criticism

A move by Mexico's energy regulator to declare some natural gas-fired power as "clean" drew criticism from environmental groups that say the change will not help the country reach its clean energy targets.

Venezuela, Trinidad to meet again in June to discuss Dragon gas project

Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago will continue negotiations on jointly developing a dormant offshore natural gas field, with a meeting scheduled for mid-June in Caracas.

Argentina seeking new Vaca Muerta pipeline work to move local gas supply

Argentina's government will next week call for bids to reverse the flow of natural gas on a major pipeline designed to transport Vaca Muerta production to the north and center of the country.

Equinor and partners to invest $9 B in new gas field off Brazil

Equinor and its partners have decided to invest about $9 B to develop the BM-C-33 gas and condensate discovery off Brazil Norwegian company said.

New Fortress Energy could install Fast LNG units onshore at Altamira, Mexico

U.S. energy company New Fortress Energy Inc said it could install the second and third of its Fast LNG production units onshore at Altamira in Mexico in the second half of 2024.

Global gas markets rebalancing and remains tight in 2023

Global gas markets are gradually rebalancing but are expected to remain tight in 2023 amid lower Russian pipeline gas deliveries to Europe.

Mexico Pacific to pump $14 B into pipeline and plant

Mexico Pacific is set to build a natural gas pipeline and liquefaction plant in the northern state of Sonora for an investment of up to $14 B.