Central/South America
Shell expects more LNG exporters to turn into net importers, drive demand
Energy major Shell expects several traditional LNG exporter nations to turn into net importers, driving demand for the super chilled fuel and potentially easing concerns that the industry faces oversupply from a raft of planned new projects.
Despite challenges, major LNG producers push new projects to feed global power demand
Producers are pushing ahead with liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, banking on urbanization and the technology sector to drive global power demand and outweigh such challenges as potential oversupply, rising project costs and tariff uncertainty.
Despite surging power demand, gas-fired power faces manufacturing constraints that could limit near-term growth
A new report from Wood Mackenzie finds that despite surging power demand, the gas turbine market could experience "turbo lag" in the next 15 yr due to manufacturing constraints, rising costs and competition from renewables.
TotalEnergies seeks permit for $16-B green hydrogen project in Chile
The project, run by the Chilean subsidiary TEC H2 MAG, is expected to begin operations in 2030 and includes a wind farm, seven electrolysis centers for green hydrogen, a desalination plant, an ammonia plant and maritime infrastructure for shipping.
Argentina to bring in second LNG liquefaction vessel in 2028
Argentina's Southern Energy Project said on Friday it has agreed with Golar LNG to a contract for a second liquefaction vessel with a capacity of 3.5 metric MMtpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Wison New Energies signs FLNG feasibility study contract for offshore Suriname
Wison New Energies (WNE) has officially signed the Detailed Feasibility Study (DFS) for a new-build Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility in Suriname's Offshore Block 52.
Argentina's YPF rules out building land-based LNG plant
Argentina's state-run oil firm YPF has ruled out building an onshore natural gas liquefaction plant as it will instead rely on floating vessels for this process, YPF's chief executive said in an interview with local media.
Sahara Group signs 20-yr LNG supply deal with Amigo LNG
Sahara Group has signed a 20-year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement with Amigo LNG, the Mexican subsidiary of Singapore-based LNG Alliance. Amigo LNG is developing an export terminal in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico.
TotalEnergies to supply gas plant in Dominican Republic for 15 yr
France's TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to supply 400,000 tpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Energia Natural Dominicana (Enadom) to power a future electricity plant, part of the Dominican Republic's plan to rely less on fuel oil and coal.
Eni signs MoU with YPF for joint evaluation of Argentina LNG project phase
The MoU relates to the development of upstream, transportation and gas liquefaction facilities through two floating LNG units, with a total capacity of 12 MMtpy.
Panama Canal to open bidding for new LPG pipeline project
The Panama Canal has authorized the opening of a bidding process for a new pipeline that will transport liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across the interoceanic waterway, according to its authority.
Argentina starts gas exports to Brazil through Bolivia
Argentina has for the first time exported gas from its Vaca Muerta shale formation to Brazil using a set of Bolivian pipelines, in a deal between TotalEnergies, Bolivia's YPFB and Matrix Energia, the Brazilian company said.
New Fortress Energy to sell Jamaica assets to Excelerate for $1.06 B
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure provider New Fortress Energy will sell its assets and operations in Jamaica to Excelerate Energy for ~$1.06 B.
Brazil's government wants lower prices for natural gas pipeline and processing
Brazil could cut prices for firms to access gas pipelines and natural gas processing units, in a bid to lower consumer prices, Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy said
Crowley and Naturgy deploy first U.S. LNG carrier to serve Puerto Rico
Crowley has commenced operations on the first domestic LNG carrier to transport U.S.-sourced natural gas to Puerto Rico, delivering LNG to Naturgy's operating facility in Penuelas, Puerto Rico.
Brazil's Petrobras in talks with U.S. LNG suppliers for long-term deal
Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras is in talks with U.S. LNG suppliers for a long-term import deal. Brazil is Latin America's largest oil producer, but consumes more gas than it produces and relies on imports to fill the gap.
Argentina plans to tender next week for LNG cargoes for winter
Argentina will launch a tender process for five to six liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes next week to satisfy gas demand during the upcoming southern hemisphere winter.
Key U.S. energy data trends to track as tariffs kick in
Energy product traders, utilities, investors and business executives are among those scrambling to assess the likely impact of new steep tariffs on the United States' largest trade partners, which kicked in on Tuesday.
ExxonMobil plans large-scale gas/LNG projects in Guyana
ExxonMobil plans to boost natural gas output and supply in Guyana through a large-scale project, following the government's call for more gas to fuel onshore power and petrochemical projects, including a gas processing and LNG offshore facility to be built by U.S. company Fulcrum LNG.
Centrica signs 0.8-MMtpy LNG supply agreement with Brazil's Petrobras
Centrica announced that it has entered into a major Sale and Purchase Agreement with Petrobras. The contract provides for the purchase by Petrobras of 0.8 MMtpy of LNG for 15 years, commencing in 2027.
Canada's TC Energy beats profit estimates on Mexico pipeline strength
Canada pipeline operator TC Energy beat analysts' estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Friday, boosted by strength in its Mexican operations.
Woodside and Trinidad have agreed on initial commercial terms for deepwater gas project
Trinidad and Tobago is pushing producers, especially those offshore, to accelerate natural gas output in order to resume full use of its gas processing capacity-LNG output and exports have been curtailed in recent years by lack of gas.
Trinidad sees revenue increase from LNG sales after contract revamp
Trinidad and Tobago, the largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Latin America and the Caribbean, is seeing an increase in government revenue from LNG exports by selling cargoes at between 15% and 55% above Henry Hub prices.
Mexico to speed up plans to double gas storage capacity amid Trump supply fears
Mexico's government is looking to speed up plans to double its strategic natural gas storage capacity amid concern that U.S. President Donald Trump could use the country's dependence on U.S. gas as some form of leverage.
Argentina's YPF nears 20 MMt of LNG deals in Asia, Europe
Argentina's state-run energy firm YPF has tied up supply deals for up to 15 MM tonnes (t) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for buyers in Asia, the country's cabinet chief said on Tuesday, as the South American nation looks to boost energy exports.
New Fortress Energy signs gas supply agreement with Energiza
New Fortress Energy has signed an agreement with Energiza to supply natural gas to a 478-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant being developed in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Vecino, DRW to develop South Texas gas storage, 40-mile pipeline to Agua Dulce
Vecino Energy Partners and DRW Energy Trading have partnered to develop the Piedras Pintas Salt Dome in Duval County, Texas, aiming to bolster natural gas storage capacity and connectivity in South Texas.
IEA: Global gas markets to remain tight on rising demand
Global natural gas markets will remain tight this year as demand rises and output grows more slowly than before the energy crisis of 2022 and the pandemic of 2020-2021, a quarterly report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.
Argentina's YPF signs deal with Indian firms to export LNG
Argentina's state-run oil company YPF signed a memorandum of understanding with three Indian firms to potentially export up to 10 MMtpy of liquefied natural gas.
U.S. Ex-Im bank approves $526-MM gas-to-energy loan to Guyana
The U.S. Export-Import Bank approved a $526-MM loan to Guyana for an energy project designed to double the South American country's installed electric capacity and reduce oil imports.
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- Croatia's LNG terminal to auction 0.75 Bm3 of regasification capacity in May
- Glencore to offtake 2 MMtpy of LNG from Commonwealth LNG's export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
