Processing/LNG
Energy Transfer Signs 25-Year Deal to Supply LNG to China Gas
Energy Transfer LNG, a unit of Energy Transfer LP, entered into a deal to supply 0.7 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas a year to China Gas Holdings on a free-on-board basis for 25 years.
Data Shows May US LNG Exports Reach 2nd Highest as Latin America Shipments Gain
The United States exported 7.29 million tonnes of LNG last month, second highest on record, as sales to Europe and South America expanded, according to Refinitiv Eikon data.
Commissioner: EU Countries Can Tap Recovery Fund to Boost LNG Capacity
European Union countries will be allowed to use money coming from the EU recovery fund, created to support post-pandemic economic growth, to boost their LNG capacity, EU Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said on Saturday.
New Fortress Eyes $3 Billion Investments in Mexico
U.S. firm New Fortress Energy is considering various investments in Mexico's energy sector that could be worth $3 billion, according to President Lopez Obrador who said the potential projects could include a LNG facility.
Norway LNG Plant Resumes Output, Boosting Gas Exports
Norway's Hammerfest liquefied natural gas plant has restarted production following a fire almost two years ago, boosting the country's gas exports, operator Equinor said on Thursday.
Poland Could Build Second Unit to Receive LNG amid Czech, Slovak Interest
Poland could build a second floating storage and regasification unit next to an already planned installation because the Czech Republic and Slovakia are interested in buying more LNG, the Polish climate minister said.
Shell Greenlights $2.5 Billion Crux Gas Project Off Australia
Construction is expected to start in 2023 with first gas expected in 2027, which will feed the 3.6 million tonne a year Prelude floating liquefied natural gas facility, the oil and gas major said in a statement.
Snam Buys Regasification Vessel as Italy Diversifies Energy Supplies
Italy's state-controlled Snam has agreed to buy a floating regasification terminal with capacity of 5 billion cubic meters a year from Golar LNG, as Rome works to cut its reliance on Russian gas.
In Latin America, Peru Streaks Ahead in LNG Race to Europe as Trinidad Stumbles
As liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers try to take advantage of a global energy shift triggered by Europe's move to become independent from Russian gas, Latin America's only two LNG exporters are moving in opposite directions.
Slovakia Strikes Supply Deals for LNG, Piped Norwegian Gas
Slovakia's state gas firm SPP has struck deals to buy enough piped Norwegian gas and other shipments of LNG to cover around 65% of the country's demand until the end of next year, Economy Minister Richard Sulik said.
PIT and CNX Resources Partner on Emission Reduction Measures
Natural gas will be used at the airport and transformed into alternative fuel through CNX technology.
Santos CEO: South Korea Needs Australian LNG with Carbon Capture
Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher urged South Korea on Thursday to invest in Australian gas combined with carbon capture and storage to help meet South Korea's needs until 2050.
Sources: Shell in Talks with Indian Consortium to Sell Russian LNG Plant Stake
Shell is in talks with a consortium of Indian energy companies to sell its stake in a major liquefied natural gas plant in Russia, three sources told Reuters, highlighting India's willingness to step into the space left by Western companies following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Venture Global Decides to Build Louisiana Plaquemines LNG Export Plant
Venture Global has closed on the $13.2 billion project financing for the initial 13.33 million tonnes per annum phase of the project and associated Gator Express pipeline.
Technip, Samsung Engineering JV Bags Texas LNG Work
Texas LNG Brownsville, a four million tons per annum LNG export terminal to be constructed in the Port of Brownsville, Texas, has executed an agreement with Technip Energies USA and Samsung Engineering Co. to lead the delivery of the facility via a joint venture.
Cheniere Inks 20-Year LNG Supply Deal with South Korea's Posco
POSCO International has agreed to purchase roughly 0.4 million tonnes per annum of LNG from Cheniere on a free-on-board basis for a term of 20 years beginning in late 2026.
Sempra Strikes LNG Supply Deal with Germany's Largest Power Producer
Sempra Energy has agreed to sell about 2.25 million tonnes per annum of LNG to Germany's largest power producer, RWE AG, which is trying to wean itself off Russian gas.
German Chancellor: Germany is Keen to Pursue Gas Projects with Senegal
Germany wants to intensively pursue gas and renewable energy projects with Senegal, against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and its impact on energy and food prices, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
Argentina Easing Energy Firms' FX Access to Spur Vaca Muerta Development
Argentina is easing access to foreign currency for oil and gas companies that increase production in the South American country, part of a bid to accelerate the development of the huge Vaca Muerta shale formation and trim reliance on costly imports.
TotalEnergies to Supply LNG for South Korea's Hanwha Energy
TotalEnergies has signed a long-term sale contract with South Korea's Hanwha Energy Corp. for the supply of 600,000 metric tons of liquefied natural gas per year over 15 years, the French energy group said on Tuesday.
Norway's Hammerfest LNG Plant Extends Outage until May 27
Norway's Hammerfest LNG plant is now expected to restart on May 27, four days later than the previous plan and further delaying operations since a fire in 2020, Norwegian gas system manager Gassco said.
Russia Stops Gas Flows to Finland Over Payments Dispute
Russia's Gazprom on Saturday halted gas exports to neighboring Finland, in the latest escalation of an energy payments dispute with Western nations.
Blackstone Unit Acquires 49% Stake in US LNG Facility
Blackstone Inc.'s credit investment unit has bought a 49% stake in an LNG facility in Georgia and Kinder Morgan will continue holding the remaining 51%.
Germany, Qatar Sign Energy Partnership Agreement Focused on Gas
Germany and Qatar have signed a declaration to deepen their energy partnership, with a focus on trade in hydrogen and LNG, as Europe's biggest economy looks for alternative supplies amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Finland Leases Floating LNG Terminal for 10 Years to Break Free from Russian Gas
Finland has agreed to a 10-year charter for a floating storage and regasification vessel with U.S. based Excelerate Energy to help replace Russian gas supply, finance minister Annika Saarikko said on Friday.
Russia to Halt Gas Flows to Finland on Saturday
Russia's Gazprom has informed Finland it will halt flows of natural gas from Saturday morning, Gasum said on Friday, after the Finnish state-owned gas wholesaler refused to pay its Russian supplier in rubles.
ADNOC Awards Fujairah LNG FEED Contract to McDermott
McDermott has been awarded a contract by ADNOC to provide front-end engineering design services for the new Fujairah LNG facility, which is located approximately 155 miles (250 km) from Abu Dhabi, UAE.
EIA Update: Last Year, 14 Liquids Pipeline Projects Completed In US
Last Year, 14 Liquids Pipeline Projects Completed In US, Crude Oil Prices Increased as Global Demand Outpaced Supply and Interstate Gas Pipeline Capacity Additions Decrease in 2021.
Freeport LNG Seeks Extension to Build 4th Liquefaction Train at Texas Plant
Freeport LNG has asked federal regulators to extend the amount of time it has to construct a fourth liquefaction train at its export plant in Texas until August 2028.
Sempra Energy, PGNiG Ink 20-Year LNG Supply Deal
U.S. energy firm Sempra Energy has agreed to sell three million tonnes of LNG each year to Poland's PGNiG from its Cameron LNG Phase 2 project in Louisiana and the Port Arthur LNG project in Texas.
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- 208-Mile Mississippi-to-Alabama Gas Pipeline Moves Into FERC Review
- Strike Pioneers First-of-Its-Kind Pipe-in-Pipe Installation on Gulf Coast with Enbridge
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- Kinder Morgan Gas Volumes Climb as Power, LNG Demand Boost Pipeline Business
