Processing/LNG
Vietnam's Newest LNG Terminal Prepares for Commissioning with October Cargo
Vietnam's Cai Mep LNG terminal is seeking a cargo to initiate commissioning tests, two industry sources said, putting it on track to become the country's second terminal to bring in the fuel.
Tanker Arrives for Cooldown at Louisiana’s Plaquemines LNG Plant, Signaling Startup Phase
A tanker full of LNG has docked at Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, with another vessel, the Kwangyang, on its way to the facility, according to shipping data from LSEG on Friday.
Projects August 2024
Explore recent developments in energy infrastructure: Allseas completes the 163-mile Barossa pipeline, FERC approves Mountain Valley's $7.85 billion Virginia gas pipeline, Nigeria's AKK pipeline set for 2025 completion, Wison exits Arctic LNG 2, Enbridge faces Line 5 legal challenges, and more!
Global News August 2024
Latest industry developments from around the world!
Inpex Shuts One Train at Ichthys LNG Plant, Second Outage in a Month
One of the two trains at the Ichthys LNG plant in Darwin, Australia, has been shut since Aug. 20, operator Inpex Corp. said in an emailed statement on Thursday.
Russia's Novatek Postpones Arctic LNG 2 Third Line to 2028
Russian natural gas company Novatek has postponed the start of operations at the third line of the Arctic LNG 2 project to 2028 from 2026, RBC media reported on Thursday.
Editor’s Notebook: Alaska’s New LNG Pipeline Push Faces Long Odds
Pipeline & Gas Journal Exclusive: Alaska’s ambitious LNG pipeline project might seem like a game-changer, but significant hurdles remain. In this Editor’s Notebook, we dive into the latest developments, investor concerns, and what it all means for the future of U.S. energy exports. Can the Last Frontier overcome the odds?
Kuwait and Qatar Discuss New 15-Year LNG Supply Deal from North Field
The deal would see Qatar providing Kuwait with 3 million metric tons per annum of the seaborne fuel over 15 years from its North Field project, which is expected to commence operation in 2026, four of the sources said.
India's Petronet Signs 5-Year LNG Supply Deal with Sri Lanka's LTL Holdings
Indian state-run firm Petronet LNG said on Tuesday it signed a deal to supply liquefied natural gas to Sri Lankan engineering firm LTL Holdings' power plants in Colombo.
New Fortress Energy’s Fast LNG 1 Resumes Production After Maintenance Outage
New Fortress Energy Inc. has resumed production at its 1.4 MTPA Fast LNG 1 unit offshore Altamira, Mexico, following a scheduled maintenance outage.
Woodside Wins Approval for $12.5 Billion Scarborough Project After Green Group Backs Down
Woodside's $12.5 billion Scarborough gas project in Western Australia has all primary environmental approvals in place, the firm said on Monday, after a green group agreed to dismiss its challenge in a federal court.
Spain’s Cepsa Sells Iberian Gas Unit for $302 Million to Empresas Copec
Spain's second-largest oil company Cepsa has agreed to sell its liquefied gas division Gasib in Spain and Portugal to a unit of Chile's Empresas Copec for $302.42 million, the companies said on Friday.
Brazos Midstream Nears Completion of 175-Mile Gas Pipeline in Midland Basin
The pipeline network covers several counties including Ector, Howard, and Midland, and will connect to 10 compressor stations. Once this phase is completed, Brazos will manage around 260 miles of gathering pipelines in the Midland Basin.
NextDecade to Appeal Court Ruling Overturning Rio Grande LNG Project Approval
U.S. liquefied natural gas developer NextDecade said it will appeal a court ruling that overturned federal approval for its $18 billion Rio Grande LNG project and warned loss of its permits could prevent access to its loans.
BP Tells Regulators Venture Global's LNG Plant Doesn't Need More Time to Start Production
Oil and gas producer BP Plc told federal regulators on Wednesday that it has reviewed confidential commissioning documents and does not believe Venture Global LNG needs more time to begin commercial production.
Swan Energy to Sell $399 Million Stake in LNG Terminal to Turkish Firm
Indian oil and gas firm Swan Energy plans to sell a stake in one of its LNG terminals to Turkish state energy company BOTAS in a deal worth $399 million, it said in an exchange filing on Wednesday.
Russian Court Freezes $1.2 Billion in Linde UK Assets Over Gas Processing Dispute
A Russian court has ordered that assets worth around $1.15 billion of a British subsidiary of German industrial gases company Linde be frozen in a dispute over a gas processing plant, court filings showed on Wednesday.
Karpowership Unveils $1 Billion LNG-to-Power Project to Boost South African Energy Grid
Karpowership has revealed plans to invest $1 billion in LNG-to-power infrastructure. This project, based in Mozambique, aims to provide reliable electricity to the South African Power Pool (SAPP), benefiting up to 5 million people.
Corrosion Control: Enhancing Protection for Tanks and Pipelines with VCIs
Vapor corrosion inhibitors (VCIs) offer a complementary solution to traditional corrosion protection methods, enhancing the defense of tanks, pipelines, and insulated surfaces in hard-to-reach areas.
End of an Era? Russian Gas Flow to Europe via Ukraine in Question
Russia continues to supply gas to Europe through Ukraine, despite the war and shifting energy dynamics. With the transit deal ending in 2024, the future of these gas flows remains uncertain.
Cheniere Untroubled by LNG Project Setbacks, Cites Strong Regulatory Strategy
Cheniere Energy's CEO, Jack Fusco, stated that the company is not concerned about recent U.S. court rulings that halted other LNG export projects. Fusco highlighted that Cheniere has no ongoing court cases affecting its current operations and is meticulous in adhering to regulatory processes.
Woodside's $1.2 Billion Bid for Tellurian Likely Unchallenged, Sources Say
Woodside Energy which agreed last month to buy Tellurian, the developer of a fully-permitted U.S. LNG project, for $1.2 billion including debt is unlikely to face a rival bid, people close the deal said.
Golden Pass LNG Project Delay to Impact Global Gas Markets During Intense Growth Period
The six-month delay to the Golden Pass LNG project in Texas will remove a significant amount of new supply during a period of intense growth, shifting the surge from 2026 to 2027. This will impact both global and North American gas markets, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Malaysia's Petronas Requests LNG Cargo Deferments, Sources Say
Malaysia's Petronas has requested buyers defer some loadings of LNG from its Bintulu complex due to operational issues at one production train, two industry sources said on Thursday.
Osaka Gas Targets Steady LNG Volume of 11.5 Million Tons by 2030
Japanese city gas provider Osaka Gas aims to maintain annual handling volume of liquefied natural gas at 11.5 million metric tons in the fiscal 2030 year, an executive said on Thursday.
Cheniere's South Texas LNG Project 62% Complete, Ahead of Schedule
The company also added that its Corpus Christi Stage 3 project, an export facility in South Texas, was progressing ahead of schedule, and was 62.4% complete as of June 30.
Osaka Gas, ADNOC Sign Landmark Agreement for Long-Term LNG Supply
Osaka Gas has signed a long-term deal with UAE's ADNOC for the delivery of up to 0.8 million metric tons per annum of liquefied natural gas to secure stable supplies.
U.S. Court Overturns FERC Approval for NextDecade’s $18 Billion Rio Grande LNG Project
A U.S. court overturned FERC's approval for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project due to a missing supplemental environmental impact statement. NextDecade expressed disappointment and disagreed with the ruling.
Sempra's Costa Azul LNG Project Delayed by Labor Issues
Sempra Infrastructure's Energia Costa Azul LNG export project in Mexico has been further delayed by labor and productivity challenges that will boost the project's cost, the company said on Tuesday.
NextDecade, Bechtel Finalize $4.3 Billion EPC Deal for Rio Grande LNG Train 4
NextDecade Corp. has finalized a $4.3 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with Bechtel Energy Inc. for Train 4 at its Rio Grande LNG facility.
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- Second Gas Pipeline Rupture in Texas’ Reeves County Raises Environmental Concerns
- Mid-Year Global Forecast: Midstream Responding to Demand from LNG Projects
