Processing/LNG
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.
LNG Cargoes Diverted Toward Europe from Asia as Gas Prices Soar
At least ten cargoes of LNG have recently been diverted from Asia to head west drawn by Europe's record high prices amid supply concerns.
Venture Global to Sell LNG to China National Offshore Oil Corp
Venture Global LNG said it has signed a 20-year deal to sell liquid natural gas to a unit of China National Offshore Oil Corp.
Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project More Than Halfway Complete
Coastal GasLink’s pipeline project is more than 57% complete overall, and more than 46% of the construction is finished, according to its monthly construction update.
Enterprise Completes Expansion of Acadian Natural Gas Pipeline System in Louisiana
Enterprise Products Partners recently started commercial service on its new Gillis Lateral pipeline and associated expansion of its Acadian Haynesville Extension system to serve the growing LNG market on the Gulf Coast.
Spain's October Natural Gas Imports Rise 40.6% from October 2020
Spain imported 40.4 GWh of natural gas in October, 40.6% more than during the same month last year, data from Cores, an independent arm of the Energy and Environment Ministry that monitors energy supplies, showed.
Venture Global to Spend Over $10 Billion on Fourth Louisiana LNG Plant
The proposed CP2 facility will be located adjacent to its Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant, which is under construction and could produce first LNG in test mode later this year.
Asian LNG Prices Fall as Import Demand from China Muted
Asia LNG prices fell this week as spot demand from China remained muted despite the start of winter and as natural gas supplies from Russia continued to flow steadily to Germany.
Part 1: Charting the Arctic’s Hydrocarbon Future
Climate change projections are useful for strategic planning by governments, regulatory agencies and the global maritime industry. They are all trying to assess the potential for expanded Arctic marine operations in the coming decades.
Perspective: Natural Gas, LNG Shrug Off Omicron, Fret About Winter Supplies
In contrast to crude oil, natural gas appears to be largely immune to the potential impact of the new coronavirus variant, with prices in three major regions trading more on expectations around winter supply and demand.
Egypt's LNG Exports at Full Capacity After Gas Price Surge
Egypt's natural gas exports are at full capacity of about 1.6 Bcf/d from its two natural gas liquefaction terminals as it seeks to benefit from a surge in international gas prices, Petroleum Minister Tarek El Molla said.
Pembina Nixes Jordan Cove LNG Plant Project in Oregon
A unit of Canadian energy company Pembina Pipeline Corp. told U.S. energy regulators that it would not move forward with its proposed Jordan Cove LNG export plant in Oregon.
Greece Teams Up With Egypt on Gas Supply, Infrastructure
Greece and Egypt agreed to expand their cooperation in the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and examine the possibility of constructing a subsea gas pipeline between the two countries, the Greek energy ministry said.
Tanzania GDP to Expand 5.2% in 2022 From Estimated 5% in 2021
The finance minister said the 2022/23 budget would focus on construction of a standard gauge railway, a 2,115-MW hydropower dam in eastern Tanzania, a crude oil pipeline from Uganda and an LNG processing plant.
Morocco's Options After Algeria Ends Gas Supply
Morocco says the immediate impact of Algeria ending gas supplies through a pipeline is "insignificant,” but it has not said how it will make up any shortfall while it adopts long-term plans to boost renewables and import LNG.
Algeria Aims for Over 30% Share of European Gas Market
Algerian Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab said his country was seeking to increase its share of the European gas market to over the current 30%, state news agency APS reported.
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- US to Sell 26 Million Barrels of Oil Reserves As Mandated by Congress
- Ukraine to Jointly Buy Gas with European Union Countries
- Company Cancels Byhalia Connection Pipeline Project
- US Intelligence Suggests Pro-Ukrainian Group Sabotaged Nord Stream Pipelines -NYT
- EIA: US Natural Gas Output to Hit Record High in 2023, Demand to Fall
- US Regulator Orders Lower Pressure on Keystone Pipeline System After Spill
- US Carbon Pipeline Faces Setback as Residents Refuse to Cede Land Rights
