Processing/LNG
Europe's Plan to Wean Itself Off Russian Gas
The European Union laid out plans to cut its reliance on Russian gas by two-thirds this year and end it "well before 2030", in a bid to wrest countries free from depending on Moscow for energy.
Venture Global Says Shell to Buy LNG from Louisiana Plaquemines Plant
U.S. LNG exporter Venture Global LNG said that oil and gas major Shell has agreed to buy LNG produced at its proposed Plaquemines LNG export plant in Louisiana.
Hess CEO: Petroleum Reserve Releases Should Double, Quadruple to Aid Markets
Energy consuming nations should release more crude oil from their strategic reserves to bring down the skyrocketing price of petroleum products, the CEO John Hess said.
Exxon to Exit Russia, Leaving $4 Billion in Assets
The decision will see Exxon pull out of managing large oil and gas production facilities in Russia's Far East and puts the fate of a proposed multibillion-dollar LNG facility there in doubt.
EPIC Midstream Pioneers with Industry Leading ESG Standards for Pipeline Monitoring
EPIC’s cutting edge environmental and safety protections are possible through using fiber optics to monitor over 1,600 miles of its crude and NGL pipelines.
Germany in Talks With Uniper over LNG Terminal
The German government has asked utility firm Uniper to resume its plans to build an LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven as Germany steps up its plans to cut dependence on Russian gas, a newspaper reported Sunday.
Cherniere Expects More Long-Term LNG Supply Deals in Volatile Market
Top U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy on Thursday said high prices and an "extremely volatile" global market are driving more long-term supply contracts.
US Met More Than Quarter of European LNG Demand Last Year - EIA
The United States last year became Europe's largest source of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday.
Qatar: 'Almost Impossible' to Quickly Replace Russian Gas Supplies
Neither Qatar nor any other single country has the capacity to replace Russian gas supplies to Europe with LNG in the event of disruption due to a conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Qatar's energy minister said on Tuesday.
LNG Supply-Demand Balance to Remain Tight in 2022 - Shell
The global LNG market is expected to remain tight this year following last year’s volatility, which saw demand rise 6% and gas prices hit an all-time high, Shell said on Monday.
EIA Reports: US LNG Export Capacity to Top Other Nations by End of 2022
LNG export capacity in the United States has grown rapidly since the Lower 48 states first began exporting LNG in February 2016. In 2020, the United States became the world’s third-largest LNG exporter.
Europe Remains Top Destination for U.S. LNG for Third Month
Europe's call for U.S. LNG continues to run hot in February and is poised to remain the top destination for U.S. shipments for the third month in a row, according to mid-month Refinitiv vessel tracking data on Tuesday.
Venture Global to Buy Natural Gas from Repsol for LNG Plant
Venture Global LNG has agreed to buy natural gas for its Plaquemines LNG export plant in Louisiana, expected to start up in 2024, from a unit of Spanish energy company Repsol.
Feed to U.S. LNG Plants Soars as 7th Terminal Loads First Cargo
Natural gas supplies to U.S. LNG export plants reached near record levels over the weekend as vessels docked for loading at all seven export terminals for the first time.
Czech Minister: Putin Gave Europe 'Gift' as Gas Crisis Showed Alternatives Exist
LNG shipments to Europe late last year showed Russia could not use gas as great leverage over Europe, and the gas shortfall supported efforts to build more LNG capacity on European shores, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said on Wednesday.
Japan to Divert LNG to Europe Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions
Japan will divert some LNG cargoes to Europe after requests from the United States and the European Union, the industry minister said on Wednesday, a step that aligns the country with the West as tensions flare with Russia.
Williams Hires LNG Executives for New Marketing Arm
U.S. natural gas pipeline operator Williams Companies has hired two veteran executives to set up an LNG marketing operation, according to employee profiles and people familiar with the matter.
Venture Global Gets OK on 4th LNG Block at Louisiana Calcasieu Plant
U.S. LNG company Venture Global LNG received permission on Tuesday from federal energy regulators to commission the fourth liquefaction block at the company's Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant in Louisiana.
First LNG Tanker Arrives Near Venture Global's Calcasieu Plant
A tanker, the Yiannis, arrived near Venture Global LNG's Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant in Louisiana on Monday and could be the first vessel to pick up a cargo at the facility, according to data from Refinitiv.
Cheniere Announces Substantial Completion of Sabine Pass Train 6
Cheniere Energy Partners on Monday announced substantial completion of its sixth liquefaction train at Sabine Pass and said construction partner Bechtel has handed over the project after its commissioning was complete.
Baltic States 'Working Closely Together' to Prepare for Russian Gas Cut
Energy companies and governments in the Baltic states are cooperating to prepare for a possible cut in Russian natural gas supplies amid tensions over Ukraine and concerns about gas supplies to Europe.
Qatar Has Not Approached Asian Buyers Over Gas Diversions to Europe
Qatar's energy chief said it has not approached its Asian customers over diverting gas to Europe, adding that one country can't fill the gap if Russia stops piping gas to the region
Norway Approves Development of Equinor's Kristin South Project
Norway approved plans to develop several Equinor-operated gas and condensate discoveries in the Norwegian Sea, with gas to be exported to Europe via an existing offshore pipeline system
Natural Gas Futures Jump over 15% on Output Drop, Colder Forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures jumped over 15% on Wednesday as frigid weather cut output to its lowest level since July 2021 and as winter storms threatened while LNG exports were at near-record levels.
Greece's Gastrade Says LNG Terminal on Track with Final Investment Decision
Greece's Gastrade said a final investment decision had been made on developing a Greek LNG terminal, the last step before building the project begins.
Could More LNG Supplies Get to Europe in the Event of a Crisis?
The United States is in talks with major energy-producing countries and companies over a potential diversion of LNG to Europe if Russia invades Ukraine.
Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass Plant in Louisiana Close to Producing LNG
Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass export plant in Louisiana is close to producing its first LNG, energy traders said after the amount of feed gas to the facility increased rapidly this week.
Enbridge to Expand Natural Gas Pipeline for Transport to Texas LNG Brownsville
Texas LNG Brownsville and Enbridge have executed a pipeline transportation precedent agreement for the expansion of the Valley Crossing Pipeline.
Delfin Plans Final Decision on US Gulf of Mexico LNG Project in 2022
Delfin's project would use existing offshore pipelines to supply gas to up to four vessels that could each produce about 3.5 million tons per annum of LNG.
Gazprom Plans Third Line at Ust-Luga LNG Plant
Gazprom said its board has approved signing a memorandum with Linde and RusKhimAlyans to build a third line at an LNG plant at the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- 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
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- 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
- TC Energy’s North Baja Pipeline Expansion Brings Mexico Closer to LNG Exports
