Processing/LNG
Commonwealth LNG Sees Buyer Interest Surge After U.S. Export Approval
Commonwealth LNG has seen an increase in interest from prospective buyers since it secured an export license from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump last month, the project's owner said on Monday.
ARC Resources Signs Long-Term LNG Supply Deal with Exxon
ExxonMobil LNG Asia Pacific will purchase all of ARC's LNG offtake from the Cedar LNG project, representing about 1.5 million tonnes per annum, at international LNG pricing, ARC said.
After U.S. Blocks Iraq-Iran Power Trade, Baghdad Turns to Qatar, Oman for Gas Supply
After the U.S. blocked Iraq's imports of electricity from Iran, Baghdad is seeking alternative gas supplies from Qatar and Oman to mitigate potential energy shortages.
U.S. Grants Five-Year Extension to Delfin LNG Export Permit
The U.S. has approved a five-year extension for Delfin LNG's export permit, allowing it to ship liquefied natural gas to non-free trade agreement countries. The extension supports Delfin's floating LNG project off Louisiana, with a planned capacity of 13.3 million tonnes per year.
Summit Midstream Acquires Moonrise Midstream in $90 Million Deal, Expands DJ Basin Footprint
Summit Midstream has acquired Moonrise Midstream for $90 million, expanding its DJ Basin footprint with 80 miles of natural gas and crude oil pipelines and adding 65 MMcf/d of processing capacity.
Naftogaz, Poland’s Orlen Partner on LNG to Boost Ukraine’s Gas Supply
Ukrainian oil and gas company Naftogaz and Polish energy group Orlen signed an agreement on Friday to cooperate in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector and help Kyiv to diversify its gas supplies, the companies said.
Indonesia’s $1.5 Billion LNG Push Aims to Displace Diesel in Power Sector
After a decade of false starts, Indonesia is rolling out a $1.5 billion project to distribute liquefied natural gas (LNG) on a small scale to feed dozens of power plants now running on diesel via a unique hub-and-spoke model across its vast archipelago.
Venture Global Plans $18 Billion Expansion of Plaquemines LNG Plant in Louisiana
Venture Global said on Thursday it would expand the total production capacity of its Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana to 45 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), up from the current 27 MTPA, with an additional investment of $18 billion.
Venture Global Raises Plaquemines LNG Cost Estimate by $2 Billion
Venture Global has raised its cost estimate for the Plaquemines LNG project in Louisiana by $2 billion, citing inflation and other factors. The project is now expected to cost up to $23.8 billion.
BCUC Approves FortisBC's $50 Million Okanagan LNG Capacity Project
The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has approved FortisBC Energy Inc.'s Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project, a crucial step in addressing natural gas supply concerns in the Okanagan region.
U.S. DOE Approves Permit Extension for Exxon’s Golden Pass LNG
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it has approved an extension of a permit for exports of liquefied natural gas from a Golden Pass LNG LLC project, jointly owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, being built in Texas.
Ireland Approves Emergency Floating LNG Facility to Address Gas Supply Risks
The Irish government has approved development of a temporary emergency facility for importing and storing liquefied natural gas (LNG), it said on Tuesday.
Vitol to Supply LNG to Philippines Under 10-Year Deal
Vitol Asia Pte Ltd. has signed a 10-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with LNGPH, a consortium of South Premiere Power Corporation and Excellent Energy Resources Inc.
South Korea, U.S. to Form Working Group on Alaska LNG Project, Trade Issues
South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding, tariffs and non-tariff barriers, South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Tuesday.
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Shell's LNG Outlook for Asia Faces Volume-Price Dilemma
It's not really a surprise that one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas companies is bullish about the long-term view for the super-chilled fuel, but Shell's outlook also has inherent contradictions.
NextDecade Weighs Additional Liquefaction Trains for Rio Grande LNG
NextDecade is considering adding more liquefaction trains to its Rio Grande LNG terminal, signaling potential expansion at the U.S. export facility.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 8% on Record LNG Exports
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 8% on Monday on record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and forecasts for higher demand over the next two weeks than previously expected.
Europe Soaks Up Most U.S. LNG Exports Amid Cold Weather, High Prices
Europe soaked up most U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports for the second straight month in February, as cold weather and strong prices pushed up demand for the superchilled gas across the Atlantic, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG.
Diversified Energy Closes $42 Million Summit Natural Resources Acquisition
Diversified Energy Company Plc has completed its acquisition of operated natural gas properties and midstream pipeline infrastructure from Summit Natural Resources.
Fugro Sees U.S. Hydrocarbon, LNG Projects Restart After Trump Election
Dutch geological data specialist Fugro has restarted multiple projects in the U.S. hydrocarbon and LNG sectors since Donald Trump's election and is optimistic about offshore wind development in Asia and Europe, its CEO told Reuters on Friday.
MPLX to Acquire Full Ownership of 425-Mile BANGL Pipeline in $715 Million Deal
MPLX is acquiring the remaining 55% stake in the 425-mile BANGL pipeline for $715 million, expanding its Permian footprint and securing full ownership of a key natural gas liquids transport system. The pipeline’s capacity is set to increase to 300,000 bpd next year, supporting MPLX’s upcoming Gulf Coast fractionation complex.
ONEOK Pipeline Expansion Projects, NGL Fractionator Completed
ONEOK Inc., completed the MB-6, a 125,000-bpd NGL fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and the full looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system.
Spain's Endesa Faces New LNG Arbitration Over Price Dispute
Spanish power utility Endesa is facing a new arbitration related to a price review of a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply contract, Chief Financial Officer Marco Palermo said on Thursday.
Possible Effects of New Greece-North Macedonia Link for Europe
The Alexandroupolis Terminal is a proposed floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) import terminal in the Aegean Sea, off the coast of Greece. Back in February 2022, the national government of North Macedonia initiated a process by which it hopes to secure a firm supply of critical LNG flowing from the Alexandroupolis FSRU.
Russia’s Baltic LNG Plants Stop Exports as U.S. Sanctions Kick In
Small-scale Russian producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, Portovaya LNG and Kryogaz-Vysotsk, have suspended LNG supplies, LSEG ship-tracking data showed on Thursday, as U.S. sanctions have kicked in.
ADNOC, Osaka Gas Sign 15-Year LNG Supply Deal for Ruwais Project
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Thursday it had signed a 15-year sales and purchase agreement to supply Japan's Osaka Gas with liquefied natural gas from its Ruwais project.
Natural Gas Key to Energy Transition But Faces Cost, Emissions Hurdles, Wood Mackenzie Says
Natural gas will remain a crucial part of the global energy transition, supporting renewables and reducing coal reliance, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. However, high costs and emissions challenges could limit its long-term role.
Inpex Sees Strong Buyer Demand for Indonesia’s $20 Billion Abadi LNG Project
Inpex Corp., Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer, says it has received interest to buy liquefied natural gas from its $20 billion Abadi LNG project in Indonesia that exceeds planned output, its chief executive said.
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