Processing/LNG
More Pipelines Are Needed for India to Increase LNG Imports — EIA Report
Recent data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that in order to continue to increase its LNG imports, India needs to build more gas pipelines.
APA Group Receives Funding to Test Methane in Australia’s Gas Pipelines
Australian pipeline operator APA Group has received over $1 million for its renewable methane pilot project to test the viability of the gas as a replacement for LNG.
Nigeria LNG Signs EPC Contract for Train 7 — Oil Minister
Nigeria’s oil minister on Thursday reported that Nigeria LNG has signed the engineering, procurement and construction contract for its Train 7 project.
NextDecade Says Coronavirus Could Delay Timing of Texas LNG Project
NextDecade said the collapse in global LNG demand caused by the coronavirus could delay the company's Final Investment Decision (FID) on its proposed Rio Grande LNG export plant.
U.S. Natgas Prices Rise on More Demand, Slowing Output
U.S. natural gas futures climbed to a 15-week high Monday and held firm in early trading today on forecasts for cooler weather and more heating demand and slowing output.
Freeport LNG Starts Commercial Operation of Third Train
Freeport LNG said it began commercial operations for its third liquefaction train on Friday, with the commencement of liquefaction services to Total S.A. and SK E&S under their tolling agreements with Freeport.
Cheniere Moderates 2020 U.S. LNG Growth Estimates
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Cheniere Energy, the largest LNG company in the U.S., has cut its growth estimates for LNG exports as well as its investment in new projects.
Calcasieu Pass Raises Roof for First LNG Storage Tank
Venture Global LNG said it raised the first LNG storage tank roof at its Calcasieu Pass export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The milestone was completed on schedule and comes eight months after the project’s final investment decision, it said..
Reporting Higher Q1 Profits, Enterprise Products CEO Puts a Personal Spin on COVID Response
Enterprise Products Partners’ outspoken co-CEO Jim Teague used a conference call with investors Wednesday as an opportunity to comment on the U.S. economic shutdown, reflecting on his personal experiences during the 1950s polio epidemic and as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam in relation to the COVID-19 response.
Poland's PGNiG Receives LNG Delivery from U.S.
Polish gas giant PGNiG received its third LNG delivery from U.S.-based Cheniere on Tuesday as part of the company's long-term plans to reduce reliance on Russia.
Tokyo Gas Maintains LNG Imports, Infrastructure Projects Despite Profit Plunge
Japan's biggest supplier of city gas said net profit fell by nearly half in the fiscal year ended March 31, but it has no plans to cut LNG imports or change its overseas investment plan.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Rise as Oil Slump Triggers Output Worries
U.S. natural gas futures rose on Monday, after falling nearly 9%, as the industry prepares for associated gas production to fall in line with the decline in oil production.
PHMSA Eases Pipeline Regulations, Enforcement in Response to Pandemic
Responding to the impact Covid-19 on midstream staffing and resources, PHMSA has issued two guidance documents to ease some operating requirements, allow discretion in enforcement and provide flexibility to support the critical needs of state and industry partners.
Cheniere Energy Midship Pipeline Approved for Service
The Midship natural gas pipeline, owned and operated by Cheniere Energy, has been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to begin service.
Asia, Europe Buyers Cancel Nearly 20 U.S. LNG Cargoes for June Loading - Sources
According to several trading sources, buyers in Europe and Asia have canceled nearly 20 LNG cargoes for loading in the U.S. in June.
U.S. Gas Futures Jump to 9-Week High as Output Slides
Futures prices for U.S. natural gas jumped to their highest level in nine weeks as oil producers shut in wells amid collapsing demand.
New Analysis Showing Need for Rapid Pivot to Gas
International energy consultancy Xodus Group released a new analysis showing that a rapid pivot to gas will be required to deal with rising global energy demand.
Shell Greenlights $6.4 Billion Australia Natural Gas Project
Shell announced it has made a final investment decision (FID) to proceed with a $6.4 billion natural gas project in Queensland, Australia.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Jump 5% as Output Falls
Prices for natural gas rose 5% in the U.S. on Thursday as production falls in line with cuts to crude oil output.
PGNiG Loads First LNG Tankers in Lithuania
Polish gas giant PGNiG has sold and loaded the first two cargos of LNG from its reloading terminal in Lithuania.
LNG Ltd Looks for New Partners After Takeover Bid Withdrawn
Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd said on Tuesday it is negotiating with other parties and has enough money to keep operating until May after Singapore-based LNG9 withdrew its takeover bid because the financing fell through:
U.S. LNG Cargoes Heading to China After Beijing Awards Tax Waivers
For the first time in over a year, cargoes of U.S. LNG are heading to China after the government began awarding tax waivers to some importers.
Qatar Petroleum Maintains Scope of LNG Expansion, Postpones Production — CEO
The CEO of Qatar Petroleum said that while the company intends to delay the start of production of its LNG facility, there are no plans to reduce the scope of the expansion project.
Cheniere Applies to Begin Service on Midship Pipeline
Cheniere has applied to the U.S. FERC to begin service on its Midship natural gas pipeline.
AGA Chair Diane Leopold Brings Positive Outlook to Challenging Period for Industry
Diane Leopold became chair of the American Gas Association just in time for an unprecedented economic shutdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The executive vice president and co-chief operating officer of Dominion Energy, talked to P&GJ about the challenges and opportunities facing the natural gas industry.
U.S. LNG Storage to Hit Record as Pandemic Cuts Demand, Exports
Stockpiles of natural gas in the U.S. are expected to reach record levels this year as producers continue to flood the market with supply as demand plunges in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
LNG Suppliers Flood Market with Excess Spot Cargoes as Demand Shrinks
Major LNG suppliers around the world are flooding the market with spot cargoes driving prices down even further as demand dries up due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Indian LNG Importers Issue Force Majeure — Sources
Several Indian LNG importers have issued force majeure notices after the country has shut down to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
PetroChina to Seek Price Talks with Gas Suppliers as Coronavirus Hits Demand
PetroChina is looking to renegotiate gas prices with several global suppliers, as well as a transfer of pipeline assets, amid plunging gas demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.
China to Resume U.S. LPG Imports as Beijing Waives Trade-War Tariff — Sources
China has once again begun buying U.S. LPG as the government waived tariffs as part of the U.S.-China trade deal.
- 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
