Middle East
Gas, LNG prices to remain relatively weak in 2024 amid subdued demand
Global prices of gas and LNG are expected to remain relatively weak in 2024, with demand subdued due to high storage levels in Europe and Asia and a mild Northern Hemisphere winter.
Red Sea disruptions not (yet) enough to trouble LNG prices
The effective closure of the Red Sea to tankers carrying LNG, while a concern, is unlikely to shift prices for the super-chilled fuel because other factors are driving the market.
Tankers carrying Qatari LNG resume course amid Red Sea tension
Four tankers used for shipments of Qatari LNG have resumed course after pausing for several days amid maritime attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in the Red Sea.
QatarEnergy halts Red Sea LNG shipping amid attacks, seeking security advice
QatarEnergy, the world's second largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, has stopped sending tankers via the Red Sea although production continues.
Venture Global LNG explains to U.S. regulator its failure to sell commercial cargoes
Venture Global LNG has told a U.S. regulator that it cannot meet contracts to provide LNG cargoes to several major customers because its export plant is not yet ready to meet three criteria in the contracts, according to a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Asia LNG prices hit 4-mos low despite supply, geopolitical concerns
Asian spot LNG prices hit their lowest level in over 4 mos this week on strong inventories and weak demand despite supply concerns as more tankers avoid the Red Sea, following attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi group on commercial ships.
Some LNG vessels avoid passing Yemen after Red Sea attacks increase
Several LNG vessels have changed their courses in recent days to avoid the Red Sea region amid maritime attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on the world's main East-West trade route.
QatarEnergy CEO says new LNG supply deals 'imminent'
QatarEnergy expects to agree new long-term liquefied natural gas supply deals in Asia and Europe, with several "imminent".
Afghanistan doubles Russian LPG fuel imports, industry data shows
Afghanistan's Taliban government doubled purchases of Russian LPG in the January-November period, according to industry data, as Russia redirects supplies away from Europe amid political fallout from the Ukraine conflict.
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.
ADNOC and SOCAR to collaborate on hydrogen, carbon management and geothermal technologies
ADNOC and the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement that sets out their intention to collaborate on the potential development of low carbon energy technologies.
OPEC head accuses IEA of vilifying fossil fuel industry
OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais accused the International Energy Agency of vilifying the oil and gas industry, in the latest clash between the groups over climate policy.
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.
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.
Spain's Endesa cuts profit, dividend outlook after LNG ruling
Spanish power utility Endesa cut its profit and dividend outlook to take into account the impact of a court order to pay $570 MM following a dispute over a long-term LNG supply contract with Qatar.
Oman, BP sign LNG deal
State-owned producer Oman LNG has signed a deal to supply LNG to energy giant BP.
Egypt expected to resume LNG exports in December or January
Egypt is expected to resume exports of LNG in December or January as domestic demand declines during winter and as it receives more gas from Israel.
Mideast conflict dims prospect of more Egyptian LNG exports to Europe
The prospect of the EU receiving more LNG from Egypt in the short and medium term looks unachievable due to tight gas balances and reduced imports form Israel.
Sinopec signs new 27-year LNG supply deal with QatarEnergy
State-owned Chinese firm Sinopec signed a new 27-year LNG supply and purchase agreement with QatarEnergy.
Israeli gas exports to Egypt resume but in small quantities
Israeli natural gas exports to Egypt have resumed after a disruption last weekend but in small volumes, an official in Egypt's petroleum ministry said, without specifying the current flow.
Israel lowers gas exports with Tamar field shut
Israel is exporting 70% less natural gas since it shut down its Tamar field, with the economic toll of the closure about $201 MM a month.
Mitigating Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) with Liquid Coatings
The hidden dangers of corrosion under insulation (CUI) span the oil and gas industry from upstream operations to midstream infrastructure to downstream applications, including the production of liquified natural gas (LNG).
TES and University of Liège to complete first joint research on "e-NG for Closing the Carbon Loop from Morocco to Belgium"
TES and the Smart Grids group of the University of Liège have successfully wrapped up their first joint research aimed to evaluate the practicality and efficiency of creating carbon-neutral synthetic methane, also known as e-NG, in sun-rich areas of Morocco for use in Belgium.
India's Petronet hopes diplomatic row with Qatar will not hurt gas talks
The CEO of India's Petronet LNG said he hoped negotiations between India and Qatar to extend their long-term liquefied natural gas import deals beyond 2028 would not be harmed by a diplomatic row between the countries.
Egypt's natural gas imports drop to zero from 800 Mf3d
Egypt's natural gas imports fell to zero from 800 Mf3d, leading to more power cuts.
TotalEnergies says Qatar LNG flows could be diverted from Europe
TotalEnergies said that LNG deliveries covered by a 27-year deal it signed with Qatar this month could be diverted to non-European countries if needed.
thyssenkrupp Uhde awarded contract by ENOWA to supply a green methanol and methanol-to-gasoline plant
thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded a contract by ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, for engineering services and the supply, design and procurement of equipment for a new CO2-to-methanol and methanol-to-gasoline demonstration plant at ENOWA’s Hydrogen Innovation and Development Center in Saudi Arabia.
South Korea's Hyundai, Saudi Aramco clinch $2.4 B gas plant deal
South Korea's Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Hyundai Engineering have signed a $2.4-B contract with oil giant Saudi Aramco to build a gas processing plant.
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.
Oman LNG extends supply deals with shareholders up to 2034
Oman LNG signed agreements to extend supplies to shareholders including Shell and TotalEnergies for up to 10 years beyond 2024.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
