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Middle East conflict tightens LNG supply crucial for European gas stock refill
The conflict between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that normally carries about a fifth of global LNG supplies, to most ships, resulting in a tighter supply outlook and higher gas prices.
GTT to design a 10,000-m3 onshore storage tank for LNG liquefaction plant in China
This configuration represents a significant step forward for small-scale LNG infrastructure, which requires optimized energy performance due to the limited land footprint.
QatarEnergy preparing for LNG production startup
In March, QatarEnergy halted production of LNG and associated products due to military attacks on facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed.
Morocco gas plan reset could open door to new investment models
Morocco’s decision earlier this year to pause elements of its long-anticipated LNG import strategy marks less a delay than a strategic reset – one that reflects both shifting global market dynamics and a more pragmatic approach to infrastructure development.
Caturus’ wellhead-to-water strategy achieves major milestones in upstream and LNG development
With commercialization finalized, the launch of the financing process with lenders is set to begin as the company advances the project toward a final investment decision (FID) anticipated in the coming weeks.
Bangladesh's RPGCL seeks 3 LNG cargoes for May delivery
Bangladesh's Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has issued a tender seeking three cargoes of liquefied natural gas for delivery in May, according to a document on its website dated April 6. It is seeking the cargoes for delivery on May 7-8, 12-13 and 14-15, in a tender closing on April 8..
Russia's Yamal LNG sends first cargo to China since November
Yamal LNG, controlled by Russia's largest liquefied natural gas producer Novatek, has sent its first cargo to China since last November, LSEG data showed on Tuesday, weeks before the gradual enforcement of Europe's ban on Russian LNG imports. The project, located on the Yamal peninsula in the Arcti..
Baker Hughes awarded gas technology contract to support Argentina's LNG exports
Baker Hughes to supply three NovaLT™16 gas turbines with three centrifugal compressors and related services for a pipeline project to support Argentina’s LNG exports These gas compression units mark the first use of Baker Hughes’ NovaLT™ gas turbine technology in South America, reflecting growing..
Nikkiso to provide pumps for Germany’s largest land-based import terminal
Nikkiso CE&IG is providing both high-pressure and low-pressure pumps for the project, which is being built by Hanseatic Energy Hub and scheduled to be operational in 2029.
Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from 'major' country
Taiwan, a major semiconductor producer, had relied on Qatar for around a third of its LNG before the conflict, and has said it has secured alternate supplies for the months ahead from countries including Australia and the United States.
Astana continuing negotiations on possibility of building gas pipeline from Russia to China through Kazakhstan
The Kazakh Energy Ministry is continuing its dialogue regarding the construction of a transit gas pipeline from Russia to China, the ministry told Interfax. "Issues of developing gas transport routes, including the Russia-Kazakhstan-China direction, are being studied. Interaction with interested pa..
Indonesia asks LNG, crude oil producers to prioritize domestic market
The government will not issue export recommendations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) this year except for cargoes that have already been contracted.
Loaded Qatar LNG vessels retreat after nearing Strait of Hormuz
Had the vessels successfully crossed the strait, it would have been the first transit of LNG cargoes through the waterway since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began on February 28.
Russian LNG producer Novatek sets up company to build vessels
Western sanctions imposed in 2022 significantly limited the availability for Russia of ice-class tankers to transport LNG cargos.
ADNOC Gas says domestic demand still being met after Habshan attack
ADNOC Gas said that domestic demand in the UAE was being met through its other facilities after its Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi was hit by debris from an intercepted attack on Friday. The attack, which killed one Egyptian citizen, "caused damage to certain facilities" at the Habshan complex, ADNOC..
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 ..
Cheniere Sabine Pass trims LNG output after production line outage
Sabine Pass, the largest LNG plant in the U.S., can process over 5 Bft3d of gas.
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.
JERA's LNG purchase deal with U.S. Commonwealth LNG terminated
Last June, JERA, also Japan's top LNG buyer, said it had signed a 20-year SPA with Commonwealth LNG for 1 metric MMtpy from the developer's Louisiana project.
Petrobras delivers LPG sold at steep premiums despite Lula move to annul auction
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras has delivered liquefied petroleum gas auctioned off at high prices, even after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the government would annul it to protect consumers from fuel spikes.
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.
Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach raise LPG prices for April by between 38% and 80%
Saudi Arabia's state oil producer Saudi Aramco and Algeria's Sonatrach have raised official selling prices for liquefied petroleum gas in April by between 38% and 80% due to limited global supply, traders said. The war in the Middle East has led to the largest energy supply crisis in decades, pushi..
Petronet expands Dahej LNG terminal to 22.5 MMtpy
Petronet LNG announced the commissioning of its expanded Dahej LNG terminal. The 5-MMtpy expansion project increased the facility's total production to 22.5 MMtpy. The terminal has 8 LNG storage tanks and other vaporization facilities. In FY 2023-24, PLL handled around 74% of country's total LNG..
JGC-Hyundai JV awarded EPC contract for major low-carbon LNG plant project in Papua New Guinea
JGC Holdings Corporation is pleased to announce that its overseas engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) operating company, JGC Corporation (hereafter "JGC"), has been selected, together with Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. ("Hyundai E&C"), as the EPC contractor for a major lo..
Mexico’s AMIGO LNG Signs 20-Year Supply Deal with Abu Dhabi’s IRH
International Resources Holding (IRH), part of 2PointZero Group, has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase 1 MMtpy of LNG from Mexico’s AMIGO LNG export project in Guaymas, Sonora. Deliveries are set to begin in the second half of 2028, once the facility becomes operational. The project’s Pacific c..
Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, providing LNG export for Trinidad
Shell seeks access to as much as 20 Tcf of Venezuelan gas Chevron expected to relinquish stakes, which would be re-offered Russian-held stakes in two offshore fields remain a hurdle Shell is in advanced talks with Venezuela's government to develop four large areas near Trinidad and Tobago..
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.
INPEX extends MoU with Persero for Abadi LNG project in Indonesia
INPEX has extended a MoU with PT Pertamina (Persero) (Pertamina) on a strategic collaboration to proactively pursue the implementation of the Abadi LNG Project in Masela Block in the Arafura Sea in Indonesia.
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.
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- Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub hit by missile attack, ‘extensive damage’ reported
- JGC-Hyundai JV awarded EPC contract for major low-carbon LNG plant project in Papua New Guinea
- Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years
