LNG
Natural gas intrastate pipeline capacity additions outpaced interstate additions in 2023
In 2023, 5.2 Bcfd of natural gas intrastate pipeline capacity was added in the U.S., according to EIA's recently updated Natural Gas Pipeline Projects Tracker and are within a single state and are regulated by state agencies.
Petronas starts construction of floating LNG facility for Argentina
Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas has begun the construction of a floating LNG processing unit to be placed off the coast of Argentina, which aims to begin exports by 2027.
Global LNG market will 'be tight' until 2026 - TotalEnergies CEO
The global LNG market will be tight until 2026, Patrick Pouyanne, CEO of TotalEnergies, said at a conference in Houston.
Europe requires greater infrastructure to cut reliance on Russian gas
Europe will need to come up with more infrastructure if it is to replace Russian gas as thoroughly has it has crude oil, oil and gas executives said at an energy conference.
CERAWeek - Lower LNG prices should boost gas demand, executives say
LNG prices have fallen about a third over the past nine months, propping up demand, which should tighten the LNG market in the near-term, executives said at the CERAWeek energy conference.
Ukraine has no plan to extend Russian gas transit deal
Ukraine said it does not plan to prolong a five-year deal with Russia's Gazprom on the transit of Russian gas to Europe or to sign another one.
Venture Global LNG to buy fleet of vessels
Venture Global LNG said it would acquire a fleet of nine LNG transport vessels, expanding its ability to sell and ship its own cargoes.
LNG developer Tellurian to explore sale among other options, CEO steps down
Tellurian said it was looking at all options, including a potential sale, and that CEO Octavio Simoes had stepped down from his role, amid the LNG developer's efforts to keep its Driftwood export project alive.
Germany's Stade LNG terminal to receive first vessel
Germany's LNG terminal in the Elbe river port of Stade expects its first floating regasification vessel to arrive, the state-appointed manager of regasification terminals said.
Germany builds up LNG import terminals
Germany's Elbe river LNG port at Stade expects its first floating regasification vessel to arrive, shortly after the first arrival of LNG at the Baltic Sea terminal of Mukran.
Venture Global LNG asks U.S. energy regulator to keep documents confidential
LNG exporter Venture Global LNG delivered to U.S. regulators a proposed protective order seeking to keep documents on the construction of a Louisiana export facility confidential.
U.S. natgas prices rise 8% on larger-than-expected storage withdrawal
U.S. natural gas futures rebounded from an early two-week low to gain about 8% after a weekly report showed a larger-than-expected storage withdrawal.
TC Energy to sell Prince Rupert pipeline project to Ksi Lisims LNG partners
TC Energy has agreed to sell its Prince Rupert natural gas pipeline project to two partners in Ksi Lisims LNG, a proposed Canadian export terminal.
Technip Energies, JGC, and NPCC got limited approval for ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG Project in the UAE
Technip Energies, leader of a joint venture with JGC and NPCC, have received a Limited Notice To Proceed from ADNOC to commence early engineering, procurement and construction activities at the Ruwais low-carbon LNG project, located in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.
U.S. asks Venture Global LNG to justify filing of confidential documents
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asked LNG developer Venture Global LNG to explain the basis for its extensive filing of confidential documents in its Calcasieu Pass LNG export terminal.
Softer spot LNG prices see demand gain, contrast with contract pain
Lower spot prices for LNG in Asia have yet to drive a significant boost in demand for the super-chilled fuel, although there is an increase in appetite from price-sensitive buyers such as India and China.
China's Unipec wants say in Venture Global LNG's extension request
Chinese state-owned energy trader Unipec asked U.S. regulators for a chance to intervene in a request from LNG developer Venture Global LNG to extend the commissioning period for its Louisiana export project.
Freeport LNG's feedgas usage falls again
Feedgas intake at the second largest U.S. LNG plant has fallen by almost half over the last week
NextDecade targets Train 4 final investment decision at Texas (U.S.) LNG facility in H2 2024
NextDecade said it was targeting a final investment decision and plans to start construction of the fourth liquefaction train at its Rio Grande LNG facility in Texas by the second half of 2024.
ADNOC issues early EPC award for Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC announced that it has issued a Limited Notice to Proceed for early engineering, procurement and construction activities to a joint venture, led by Technip Energies, with JGC Corporation and National Petroleum Construction Company PJSC for its low-carbon LNG project in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.
Major European energy companies ask U.S. regulators to deny Venture Global LNG's permit extension
Top European energy companies asked U.S. regulators to reject Venture Global LNG's request for a one-year construction permit extension to its Louisiana (U.S.) export plant.
Japan spot LNG contract price for February not disclosed
The average contract price for spot LNG cargoes for shipment to Japan last month was not disclosed by state-owned Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.
Shell's LNG, gas and power trading boss Hill to move on
Shell's head of LNG, natural gas and power trading Steve Hill is leaving the company.
U.S. natgas prices drop 6% to one-week low on small storage withdrawal, mild weather
U.S. natural gas futures dropped about 6% to a one-week low on an expected much smaller-than-usual storage withdrawal last week when warmer-than-normal weather kept heating demand low.
Asian spot LNG prices inch up on emerging Chinese demand
Asian spot LNG prices inched up this week as temperatures below seasonal normal levels in China pushed buyers back into the market, especially as prices had recently fallen below that of some oil-linked contracts.
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Navigating the complex LNG value chain
Capturing efficiency and visibility across the LNG value chain is possible with modern technologies. This article examines how boundless automation is managing data seamlessly from the field to the edge and into the cloud. This includes a move toward holistic, seamlessly integrated energy logistics software solutions that help operators visualize and manage the LNG value chain from end-to-end.
AG&P LNG acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Cai Mep LNG terminal
Singapore-based Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific LNG, a unit of U.S. investment and development firm Nebula Energy, has acquired a 49% stake in Vietnam's Cai Mep LNG terminal.
Germany could start refilling gas storage caverns from mid-March
Germany may be able to start filling gas storage facilities ahead of the 2024-25 winter as early as next week, operators group INES said, a task made easier as high levels of gas remain from the heating season that ends this month.
U.S. natural gas prices little changed ahead of federal storage report
U.S. natural gas futures were little changed as the market waited for direction from a federal report expected to show a much smaller-than-usual storage withdrawal last week when warmer-than-normal weather kept heating demand low.
- Credit Agricole says it will not fund two major LNG projects
- Shareholders’ Resolution: MOL to pay $668-MM dividend
- Aramco awards $7.7-B contracts to add 1.5 Bscfd of raw gas to Fadhili Gas Plant
- Japan's JERA suspends output at 4 gas-fired power plants to secure LNG stocks
- TotalEnergies: Papua LNG project requires 'more work' to reach final investment decision
- Technip Energies awarded a major LNG contract for the North Field South Project by QatarEnergy
- Shell publishes Energy Transition Strategy 2024
- QatarEnergy to charter 19 new LNG vessels expanding fleet further
- Aramco awards $7.7-B contracts to add 1.5 Bscfd of raw gas to Fadhili Gas Plant
- Mabanaft announces successful acquisition of WESTFA Energy GmbH
