Processing/LNG
China Hits 26% of 2020 Target for U.S. Energy Imports under Trade Deal
China has accelerated imports of crude oil, propane and LNG from the United States since July, but total energy product purchases through October remain far short of targets for 2020 set out in the Phase 1 trade deal with Washington.
Trump Administration Rule Would Reduce Environmental Reviews of LNG Projects
The U.S. Energy Department issued a rule to exclude some licensing of LNG projects from environmental reviews that have been required by law, in a show of support for the fossil fuel industry.
Asia Needs Flexible LNG Deals Not Linked to Oil Prices - India Oil Minister
Asia needs flexible LNG contracts with no links to oil prices to reflect changes to the market as demand recovers from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, India's oil minister said.
Eni Strikes Deals to Reopen Egypt's Damietta LNG Plant
Italian energy group Eni has struck deals with Spanish gas firm Naturgy and Egyptian partners to resolve disputes over a shuttered gas plant it part owns in northern Egypt.
Mexico Shuts Off Natural Gas Supply to Brazil's Braskem
Mexico has cut off natural gas supply to Braskem's Mexican operations, the company and government said, intensifying a dispute between President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and the Brazilian petrochemical company.
Fire Shuts Equinor Gas Processing Terminal, Methanol Plant
A fire at Norway's Tjeldbergodden industrial facility on Wednesday triggered an evacuation of staff and the shutdown of Europe's largest methanol plant and a gas processing terminal, state-controlled oil firm Equinor said.
Simoes Succeeds Gentle as Tellurian CEO
U.S. LNG developer Tellurian said its president and chief executive, Meg Gentle, is leaving the company and will be succeeded by Octavio Simoes, previously executive vice president of LNG Marketing and Business Development.
Exxon, Total in Talks over Mozambique LNG Deal
ExxonMobil and Total are in negotiations over their massive LNG projects in Mozambique, with each seeking to extract more gas from a shared field that straddles the two developments and cut costs, sources said.
China Hits 26% of Planned 2020 U.S. Energy Imports
China has accelerated imports of crude oil, propane and LNG from the United States since July, but total energy product purchases through October remain far short of targets set out in the Phase 1 trade deal.
Russia's Novatek Starts LNG Ship-to-Ship Operations in Murmansk
Russian gas producer Novatek has started ship-to-ship loadings of LNG near the northern port of Murmansk, following U.S. pressure to stop terminal deliveries in Norway.
Venture Global Delays Plaquemines LNG Export FID to 2021
Sempra Energy's Costa Azul liquefied natural gas plant in Mexico will be the only North American LNG export project to go forward this year now that Venture Global delayed its plan to start on its proposed Plaquemines project in Louisiana until 2021.
First LNG Trains Delivered to Calcasieu Pass from Italy
Venture Global LNG moved a step closer to startup of its Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility with Baker Hughes’ delivery of the first two pre-built liquefaction trains to the project site in Cameron Parish, La.
Mexico Sets Condition for Sempra LNG Export Permit
Mexico will give the local unit of U.S.-based Sempra Energy an export permit for an LNG facility in northwest Mexico, as long as the company helps offset an oversupply of gas in the area, the president said on Friday.
Firm Led by Former Alaska Governor Seeks to Take over LNG Project
Former Alaska Governor Bill Walker said this week he is a founding member of a firm that wants to take over the state's Alaska LNG export project and complete it by March 2028.
Plans for LNG Terminal at German Port Being Reconsidered
A German company said it is re-evaluating plans for a liquefied natural gas terminal in the North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven after failing to receive sufficient commitments from potential customers.
French Power Utility Engie Pulls Out of U.S. LNG Deal
French gas and power utility Engie has pulled out of a major U.S. LNG import deal after government concerns about its environmental implications.
Freeport LNG Loads 100th Cargo
Freeport LNG today announced that it has loaded its 100th LNG cargo, which departed from Freeport LNG's terminal on Saturday.
IEnova Expects Mexican Export Permit for Costa Azul LNG This Year
IEnova, a unit of Sempra Energy, still expects to receive a permit from Mexico for its Costa Azul LNG export facility by the end of the year.
French Government Asks Engie to Delay U.S. LNG Deal Over Environment Concerns — Source
According to a source familiar with the matter, the French government has asked Engie to reevaluate its U.S. LNG import deal over environmental concerns.
FERC Approves Kinder Morgan Acadiana Expansion Project
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline’s Acadiana Project.
U.S. LNG Jumps to 20-Month High on Rising Exports, Cold Weather
Natural gas prices in the U.S. jumped to their highest level in nearly two years on Tuesday on higher volumes of LNG exports and forecasted colder weather than previously expected.
IEA Raises 2020 Gas Demand Forecast, Still Expects Record Fall
The International Energy Agency raised its forecast for global LNG demand this year but still expects to see the biggest fall on record due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Energy Companies Begin Restoring Oil and Gas Output After Hurricane
Several U.S. oil and gas companies began the process of restarting production at facilities along the country's Gulf Coast on Sunday, two days after Hurricane Delta hammered the area with 100 mph winds.
Gazprom Sees European Gas Glut in 2021
Gazprom said on Monday that it expects oversupply of the European gas market to continue into 2021.
NextDecade on Track for Rio Grande Facility FID in 2021
U.S. LNG company NextDecade said it is still planning to reach a final investment decision regarding it's Rio Grande LNG facility in 2021.
Glenfarne Gets 5 More Years to Build Magnolia LNG Plant
U.S. energy regulators have given Glenfarne Group an additional five years to construct its Magnolia LNG plant in Louisiana.
Ukraine Could Export Gas to Europe This Winter
Ukraine has collected a record volume of natural gas in storage this year and says it is open to exporting some of its stores to the European market if conditions are right.
Colonial Pipeline Completes Acquisition of Refined Product Terminals
Colonial Pipeline Company has completed the acquisition of three refined product terminals from Lincoln Terminal Company.
Australia's Santos Wins State Green Light for $2.6 Billion Gas Project
The Australian state of New South Wales on Wednesday approved a long-delayed $2.6 billion (A$3.6 billion) gas project being developed by Santos.
China on Course for Record LNG Imports as Industries Recover, Expand
China's imports of LNG will likely grow 10% to new highs this year as companies scoop up cheap supplies to cover increasing industrial use and robust residential demand.
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- 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
