Processing/LNG
EIA Forecasts 20 Bcf/d Boost for U.S. LNG Export Terminals with New Pipelines
More than 20.0 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas pipeline capacity is under construction, partly completed, or approved to deliver natural gas to five U.S. LNG export terminals that are currently under construction, according to the EIA.
BP Takes On FERC, Alleges Approval Flaws for Venture Global LNG Plant
BP Plc has challenged U.S. energy regulators' approvals of a Venture Global LNG export facility, arguing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has failed to enforce its regulations, according to a letter filed with FERC on Monday.
Glenfarne's Texas LNG, ABB Ink Deal for Core Equipment in Port of Brownsville Project
(P&GJ) — Texas LNG, a four million tonnes per annum LNG export terminal to be constructed in the Port of Brownsville, and ABB have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on core automation and electrical equipment for the new facility.
LNG Developer Tellurian Names New President as Shakeup Continues
Tellurian said on Monday it appointed a new president and general counsel, days after the U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer ousted co-founder Charif Souki as chairman.
Inpex, JERA Urge FERC to Approve Venture Global's CP2 LNG Project in Louisiana
JERA's letter to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dated Friday, which followed Inpex's letter on Thursday, reiterated the role of the CP2 LNG project in securing Japan's energy supply.
U.S. LNG Developer Tellurian Ousts Co-Founder Souki as Chairman
Tellurian ousted its chairman and co-founder Charif Souki as an executive officer, the U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer said on Friday, weeks after auditors raised doubts about the company's ability to cover future expenses.
Mexico Pacific Inks 20-Year LNG Supply Deal with Woodside Energy
Woodside Energy said on Wednesday it has signed a deal with energy company Mexico Pacific to purchase 1.3 million tonnes of LNG per annum for two decades to beef up production and optimize operations.
Exxon Outlines $27 Billion Annual Project Spending; Golden Pass LNG Plant Set for 2025 Start-Up
Exxon Mobil will target annual project spending of between $22 billion and $27 billion through 2027, the oil major said in an update on Wednesday that largely continues existing spending and production goals.
Italy's Saipem Completes Exit from Russia's Arctic-2 LNG Project
Italian energy engineering and construction group Saipem is no longer involved in Arctic-2 LNG, a massive Russian project to build an LNG production site in the Arctic, which was targeted by U.S. sanctions last month.
Woodside in Talks with Santos to Form $52 Billion Australian Gas Giant
Australia's Woodside Energy and Santos said they were in preliminary talks on Thursday to create a $52 billion global oil and gas giant as consolidation among international energy firms intensifies.
Nigeria's NNPC Signs Two LNG Deals for Local, Foreign Markets
Nigeria's state oil firm NNPC Ltd. said on Wednesday that it has secured two agreements to expand its LNG portfolio for both the domestic and international markets.
Venture Global LNG Expects Extended Start-Up at Second Plant, Says CEO
A Venture Global LNG export plant due to begin operating in 2024 will undergo a lengthy startup similar to its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility, with customers likely to receive their first cargoes in 2026 at the earliest, CEO Mike Sabel told Reuters.
Kinder Morgan Forecasts 11% Profit Increase for 2024 on Growing Demand
Kinder Morgan on Monday forecast higher 2024 earnings as the U.S. pipeline operator bets on increased demand for transporting crude oil and gas liquids.
Trinidad's Atlantic LNG Restructuring to Shrink Shell's Stake, Boost BP's
Shell's ownership in Trinidad and Tobago's Atlantic LNG facility will shrink, while BP and Trinidad's state-owned National Gas Co. will increase their stakes in a restructuring agreement to be signed this week, according to three people familiar with the matter.
ConocoPhillips Restarts Production, Cargo Loading at Australia Pacific LNG After Resolving Tanker Issue
Production of LNG and the loading of cargoes have resumed at Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG), said operator ConocoPhillips, after a loaded tanker that was stuck at the facility was moved.
U.S. LNG Exports in November Approach Record Levels Amid Higher Output
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports in November rose to the second highest monthly production level on record, 7.99 million metric tons of the superchilled gas, according to tanker tracking data.
Cambodia Scraps Coal Power Project to Build Gas-Fired Plant, Import LNG
Cambodia has abandoned plans to build a $1.5 billion 700 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power project in a protected reserve along the southwestern coast and will build an 800 MW natural-gas fired plant instead, its energy minister told Reuters.
Cambodia Ditches Coal Project in Favor of LNG-Fueled Power Plant
As part of the project, Cambodia is exploring construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to import the super-chilled fuel and re-gasify it for use in the power plant, Energy Minister Keo Rottanak told Reuters.
Cheniere Energy Signs 15-Year Supply Deal for Sabine Pass LNG Project
ARC Resources has agreed to sell 140,000 MMBtu per day of natural gas to SPL Stage 5 for a term of 15 years, commencing with commercial operations for the first train of the Sabine Pass Liquefaction Expansion Project.
Seatrium Supports Energy Security With Successful Delivery of Greece’s First FSRU
Seatrium’s scope of work for this project includes refurbishment and life extension works, engineering and procurement, fabrication, and installation of a new regasification skid, as well as supporting systems such as boilers, offloading, electrical and automation systems.
Australia Pacific LNG Shipments Halt After Tanker Power Outage
So far, two LNG cargoes have been delayed, and Origin warned that "more LNG cargoes will be deferred,” as the stricken vessel was blocking other tankers from entering the facility on Curtis Island off Australia's east coast.
Gas Condensate Exports from Russia's Yamal LNG Rise 16% In Jan-Nov
Exports of gas condensate, a kind of light oil, from Russia's Yamal LNG field were up by 15.8% year-on-year in January-November at 880,000 metric tons, according to LSEG ship-tracking data and traders.
Delfin to Supply Gunvor with LNG for 15 Years from Plant Offshore Louisiana
Delfin said in a news release its LNG plant in Louisiana will supply between 500,000 to 1 million tonnes of LNG per annum to Gunvor on a free-on-board basis at Delfin Deepwater Port for at least 15 years.
Shell’s Prelude LNG Facility to Resume Exports Next Month
In a sign that maintenance, which started in August, is near completion, the LNG tanker Symphonic Breeze has been booked to arrive at the floating facility on Dec. 6, shipping data shows.
Japan Approves JERA Plan to Keep Surplus LNG in Winter
Japan's industry ministry has approved a plan by the country's top power generator JERA to hold a surplus of LNG in the winter as a strategic reserve in case of supply disruptions, its minister said on Friday.
BASF Shares Rise on Report of ADNOC Exploring Wintershall Dea Deal
Shares in chemicals giant BASF rose on Friday after a report that Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) is exploring an acquisition of the German group's energy business Wintershall Dea.
Indian Oil Plans to Double Ennore LNG Terminal's Capacity
Indian Oil Corp., the country's top refiner, aims to double the capacity of its LNG import terminal at Ennore in southern India, Sandeep Jain, the company's executive director for gas business, said on Friday.
Santos Forecasts Lower 2024 Output as Bayu-Undan Gas Field Nears End of Life
Australia's Santos forecast a fall in 2024 output on Wednesday, as its Bayu-Undan gas field's life comes to an end and production from the West Australian offshore field declines.
CEZ Books 2 Bcm Capacity at German LNG Terminal
Czech majority state-owned utility CEZ has agreed to book 2 billion cubic meters (Bcm) of annual capacity at the Stade LNG terminal in Germany from 2027, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Thursday.
FERC Approves Full Operations Restart for Freeport LNG in Texas
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Freeport LNG received approval to return part of its export plant in Texas to full operation, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said on Wednesday.
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
