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U.S. Energy Department authorizes additional exports of LNG from Elba Island terminal
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today authorized an immediate 22% increase in exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Elba Island Terminal in Chatham County, Georgia. With today’s order, Kinder Morgan subsidiary Southern LNG Company L.L.C., operator of the Elba Island LNG Terminal, is ..
Golden Pass LNG in Texas set to load first export cargo amid record feedgas intake
Golden Pass - a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil - will be one of the largest U.S. LNG export plants with total capacity of more than 18 metric MMtpy once fully operational.
Japanese-owned LNG tanker crosses the Strait of Hormuz
Until U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran began at the end of February, leading to the effective closure of the Strait, it was the route for about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
Thailand seeks more LNG from Malaysia
Thailand would need to diversify some of its LNG supply away from the Middle East, estimated at roughly 5% to 10%.
Iran war is both a boost and a threat to Australia's LNG
The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran has changed the global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG), providing a boost to producers outside the Middle East that will likely last long after the current conflict ends.
Golden Pass LNG marks historic milestone with first LNG production
First LNG paves the way for Golden Pass LNG to deliver its first cargo, achieve sustained liquefaction operations, and meet its commercial and strategic objectives.
Edison says Qatar still evaluating impact of Iran attack on LNG supply
A pause in LNG supply until mid‑June, which QatarEnergy notified the Italian utility of last week, was mainly due to the shipping blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine seeks more LNG and diesel from Greece
Ukraine is already receiving U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) via Greece through the Vertical Corridor, but its share of total imports remains small.
Egypt and Cyprus sign framework agreement for cooperation on gas
A spokesperson for the Cypriot presidency said that the non-binding agreement will be a base upon which the two countries can negotiate more agreements for the exploitation of Cyprus' reserves.
Japan to relax rules from April to boost coal-fired power amid LNG import risks
Higher coal usage to reduce need for LNG, METI says Japan LNG stockpile equal one year of supply via Strait of Hormuz Japan, others should opt for more nuclear power, IEA chief tells industry minister in Tokyo Japan's industry ministry will relax rules for one year to increase the use of ..
Russia's options to reroute LNG from Europe limited by high shipping costs, contract structure
Russia, facing a European ban on Russian LNG imports on short-term contracts from April 25 and on long-term contracts from January 1, 2027, could look elsewhere for customers seeking to access LNG supplies.
Hungary to curb gas flows to Ukraine until Druzhba oil flows resume
Hungary and Slovakia, whose leaders are outliers in the EU for maintaining relations with Moscow, blame Kyiv for an outage on the Druzhba oil pipeline that supplies their refineries with Russian crude pumped through Ukraine.
Venture Global working to ship critical LNG cargoes globally, CEO says
The company has said that 31% of its production this year has not been sold under long-term contracts, creating an opportunity to sell LNG to Asian countries most affected by war-related supply disruptions.
India orders strengthening of natural gas infrastructure amid supply constraints
Constraints on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas supply are expected to persist for a "long time" due to damage and shutdowns at Gulf liquefaction facilities supplying India.
Russia's Novatek strikes a preliminary deal on LNG supply to Vietnam
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned this month that Russia could stop gas supplies to Europe with immediate effect and seek longer‑term commitments elsewhere.
Iran's giant South Pars gas field at the center of Gulf war escalation
The reservoir contains an estimated 1,800 Tft3 (51 Tm3) of usable gas - enough to supply the world's needs for 13 years.
QatarEnergy CEO: Iran attack wipes out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years
Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 B in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia.
Cambodia turns to Singapore, Malaysia for fuel as Vietnam, China restrict supplies
The government held preliminary talks this month with Australia's Woodside Energy to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies for a 900-megawatt (MW) power plant expected to start generation next year, adding that Australian supplies helped hedge against geopolitical risks.
Qatar offloads five LNG slots at Belgium's Zeebrugge terminal for April
Qatar, the world's second-largest exporter of LNG, announced a production halt at its 77-metric MMtpy facility earlier this month and declared force majeure on LNG shipments because of the intensifying conflict in the Middle East.
Asia pivots to coal as Middle East conflict chokes LNG supply
Asian utilities are boosting coal-fired power generation to cut costs and safeguard energy supply, industry officials say, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran chokes liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments and soaring prices threaten to suppress LNG demand.
Japan's Idemitsu to invest $500 MM in Australian Midocean to enter LNG business
MidOcean Energy is an LNG platform backed by U.S. energy-focused private equity firm EIG.
Woodside secures extra LNG export rights in exchange for more domestic supply
Western Australia's domestic gas policy requires LNG exporters to reserve around 15% of their production for domestic markets to ensure stable supply for the region, unlike the East Coast where supply shortages are a recurring issue.
China receives eighth LNG cargo from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 this year
Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant has delivered its eighth cargo this year to China, LSEG data showed on Friday, days after a liquefied natural gas carrier from the project caught fire and was left drifting in the Mediterranean.
RWE to invest €17 B in the U.S. to power data centers
To spend €17 B in the U.S. 2025 core profit beats poll Expects US capacity to grow to 22 gigawatts Shares near 16-year high RWE will expand more aggressively in the United States, a market where data centers have significantly fueled power demand, Germany's largest power producer said, ..
Bangladesh secures spot LNG cargoes as costs soar, seeks Indian oil
Bangladesh has bought three liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes on the spot market at higher prices, as it scrambles to steady supplies amid disruptions from the escalating Iran–Israel conflict
Is Europe's gas demand recovery derailed or just dented by Iran crisis?
To help analysts and industries grappling with this issue, here are some key data points and trends on Europe's gas use by utilities and industry that may provide useful guideposts on the region's true demand potential.
Czechs discussing 1.5 Bm3 LNG deal with U.S.
Negotiations are underway with the three largest gas suppliers who operate terminals in the U.S.
India boosts LPG imports from U.S., Norway as Gulf supplies tighten
The federal environment ministry has advised state pollution control boards to permit the use of biomass, kerosene and coal as alternate fuels for the hospitality and restaurant segment for one month to free up LPG usage.
Helium prices soar as Qatar LNG halt exposes fragile supply chain
Because helium is extracted as a byproduct of natural gas processing, any disruption to LNG output directly cuts helium supply.
EU to soften gas authorization rules to help secure LNG supplies
The Commission plans to issue guidance before March 18 on how to apply rules within the European Union's law to phase out Russian gas.
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