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Southeast Asia embraces LNG

Vietnam, the Philippines lay down a marker for the region’s growth prospects with new import terminals

Global Construction Update: LNG Markets, Resurgent China Kindle Pipeline Projects

by Jeff Awalt, Executive Editor, Pipeline & Gas Journal   Global midstream markets continue to face near-term headwinds and economic uncertainties, but Europe’s rapid transition from Russian energy and projected higher demand in Asia continue to drive midstream expansion in those regions and other..

Vopak provides an update on its LNG project portfolio

Rotterdam, the Netherlands; 11 April 2023 Today Vopak provides an update on its LNG project portfolio. This update is in line with Vopak's strategic priorities to improve its financial and sustainability performance, to grow its base in industrial and gas terminals, and to accelerate towards new energies and sustainable feedstocks.

Pipeline installation nearing completion at Zeebrugge LNG Terminal

MT Group is making significant progress at the Zeebrugge Terminal for the Terminal’s Capacity Increase Project owned by Fluxys. Not only will this expansion increase the regasification capacity of one of Europe’s first LNG terminals, but it will also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. Go green!

INPEX submits revised plan of development for Abadi LNG project, Masela Block, Indonesia

TOKYO, JAPAN - INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) today announced that through its subsidiary INPEX Masela, Ltd., it has submitted a revised Plan of Development (POD) for Abadi LNG Project (hereinafter “Project”) incorporating a carbon capture and storage (CCS) component to Indonesian government authorities (hereinafter “authorities”) on behalf of the joint venture composed of INPEX and Shell.

Baker Hughes announces major LNG order from QatarEnergy for the North Field South (NFS) project

HOUSTON and LONDON, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced Monday an order to be booked in the first quarter of 2023 with longtime partner QatarEnergy to supply two main refrigerant compressors (MRCs) for the North Field South (NFS) project, which will be executed by Qatargas. The MRCs are part of two LNG “mega trains” representing 16 million tons per annum (MTPA) of additional capacity that is estimated to further boost Qatar’s LNG production capacity to 126 MTPA, helping to propel Qatar as a leader in global LNG production by 2027.

Baker Hughes to Supply Liquefaction Trains for Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 Project

HOUSTON and LONDON, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced Monday it has been awarded an order by Bechtel to supply two Main Refrigerant Compressors (MRCs) for Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project in Jefferson County, Texas, following the positive Final Investment Decision (FID) announced March 20.

Sempra launches Port Arthur LNG project

SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced that its 70%-owned subsidiary, Sempra Infrastructure Partners, LP (Sempra Infrastructure), reached a positive final investment decision (FID) for the development, construction and operation of the Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project in Jefferson County, Texas.

JGC awarded Papua LNG downstream FEED project in Papua New Guinea

JGC Holdings Corporation (Representative Director, Chairman and CEO Masayuki Sato) announced today that JGC Corporation (Representative Director and President Farhan Mujib) which operates the overseas engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) business of the JGC Group, in partnership with Hyundai Engineering & Construction, was awarded the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) estimation contract for the downstream liquified natural gas (LNG) facilities for the Papua LNG project in Papua New Guinea, by ExxonMobil on behalf of the venture partners.

Cedar LNG Receives B.C. Environmental Approval and Signs Memorandum of Understanding with ARC Resources Ltd.

KITIMAT, BRITISH COLUMBIA, March 14, 2023 – The Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation (“Pembina”) (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA), partners in the development of the proposed Cedar LNG Project (“Cedar LNG” or the “Project”), are pleased to announce that Cedar LNG today has received its Environmental Assessment Certificate (“EAC”) from the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with ARC Resources Ltd. (“ARC”) for a long-term liquefaction services agreement.

Venture Global announces final investment decision and financial close for Plaquemines LNG

Arlington, Virginia– Today Venture Global LNG is announcing a final investment decision (FID) and successful closing of the $13.2 billion project financing for the initial phase (an upsized 13.33 MTPA) of the Plaquemines LNG facility and the associated Gator Express pipeline. This transaction represents the largest project financing in the world closed to date in 2022. The proceeds of the debt and equity financing fully fund the balance of construction and commissioning of the initial phase. This is the first LNG project located in the United States to reach financial close since Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass facility in August 2019.

KN to support Snam FSRU Italia in the commissioning of the Piombino LNG terminal

Oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals’ operator KN (AB "Klaipėdos nafta") has been successfully expanding its involvement in rapidly growing international LNG import terminal market. The company has been chosen by Italian energy company Snam FSRU Italia to cooperate in the start-up of a greenfield FSRU based LNG terminal project in the port of Piombino.

Papua LNG Integrated FEED Entry

Santos today announced the Papua LNG joint venture has launched fully-integrated front-end engineering and design (FEED) for the Papua LNG project in Papua New Guinea.

Open season 2022: Adriatic LNG kicks off the auction for operators interested in importing long-term liquified natural gas in Europe

Milan, June 8th, 2022 - Adriatic LNG, the Company operating the biggest LNG regasification terminal in Italy and among the most relevant in the Mediterranean area has launched the accreditation phase for the Open Season 2022 for European and international operators interested in partaking the auction sessions for the allocation of regasification capacity in the period October 2022-December 2047.

Excelerate Energy Extends Time Charter Agreement with Dubai Supply Authority

THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Excelerate Energy, Inc. (the "Company" or "Excelerate") (NYSE: EE) announced today the extension of its Time Charter Agreement with Dubai Supply Authority ("DUSUP") for the FSRU Explorer. Prior to this agreement, the FSRU Explorer had a remaining firm charter period of approximately three years. Under the terms of the new agreement, the time charter period will be extended by an additional five years from the end of the existing contract in the fourth quarter of 2025.

First ramming for new import terminal in Stade

Stade. The official starting signal for the construction of the new jetty for liquefied gases in Stade was given today with the first ramming. Lower Saxony's Economics Minister Olaf Lies (SPD) and Environment Minister Christian Meyer (Bündnis 90 / Die Grünen), numerous guests, companies and media representatives attended the ceremony in Stade-Bützfleth, hosted by Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts). The port company is responsible for planning and implementation of the jetty.

Enagás begins the process of assigning logistics services at El Musel terminal

The company today held an event with marketers and regulatory authorities to explain how the Open Season, which will begin on 6 March, will be carried out. The terminal, which is part of the Government’s More Energy Security Plan, will reinforce the security of European energy supply with its role as a logistics service provider with LNG unloading, storage and loading operations

Enagás has acquired the Reganosa network of natural gas pipelines, which will enter into the shareholding of El Musel Regasification Plant with 25%

Enagás and Reganosa have signed an agreement by which Enagás has acquired a network of 130 km of natural gas pipelines from Reganosa for 54 million euros. In return Reganosa has purchased a 25% stake in the El Musel Regasification plant in Gijon for 95 million euros.

Tellurian faces setback in $12.5-B Driftwood LNG project

Tellurian is facing a new setback in a long-running effort to advance a $12.5-B U.S. LNG export project. Commodities trader Gunvor Ltd can walk away from a 10-year, $12 B commitment to buy LNG if Tellurian's Driftwood LNG project lacks a financial go-ahead, project financing and a full construction authorization by Feb. 28.

Venture Global Announces Successful Roof Raising for First LNG Storage Tank at Plaquemines LNG

Today, Venture Global LNG announced the successful raising of the roof of the first LNG storage tank at the Plaquemines LNG export facility in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. This major project milestone was completed ahead of schedule and comes nine months after the project’s final investment decision (FID).

bp and Partners Progress Concept for Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 2 to Next Phase of Evaluation

bp and partners today confirmed the development concept for the second phase of the bp-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project that they will take forward to the next stage of evaluation.

Koil Energy Solutions to Provide LNG Energy Services in Gulf of Mexico

Koil Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: KLNG), an international specialist in subsea energy equipment and services, announced the receipt of an order to provide services for an LNG project in the Gulf of Mexico.

Venture Global and China Gas Sign Two 20-year Long-Term LNG Agreements

Today, Venture Global LNG and China Gas Holdings Limited (“China Gas” or the “Group”; stock code: 384), a leading natural gas operator in China, announced that the wholly-owned subsidiary China Gas Hongda Energy Trading Co., LTD (“China Gas Hongda”) and Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”), have signed two 20-year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPA).

Gulfstream LNG Begins Permitting Process and Advances Project Development for Liquefaction Plant in Louisiana

Gulfstream LNG Submits DOE Application to Export LNG and Executes Lease Agreement for a Prime 500-acre Site in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, USA

Cheniere Files for Authorisation to Significantly Expand Sabine Pass LNG Facility

SPL Expansion Project is being designed for approximately 20 million tonnes per annum and is expected to leverage existing infrastructure at Sabine Pass

Freeport LNG Announces it has Received Regulatory Approval to Resume Operations

Houston, TX, February 21, 2022 – Freeport LNG Development, L.P. (Freeport LNG) today announced that it has received regulatory approval to commence commercial operations of the company’s natural gas liquefaction and export facility.

OLT Offshore LNG Toscana is Auctioning Regasification Capacity

OLT Offshore LNG Toscana has published on its website, as provided for by its Regasification Code, the available capacity for the annual and multi-year allocation process with expression of interest until Gas Year 2033/2034. The capacity is offered in slots of 155,000 liqm3 (+ 2% tolerance), up to the maximum authorized capacity of 3.75 billion Sm3.

ADNOC Announces Gas IPO

ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi state-owned energy company has announced its intention to float a stake in ADNOC Gas plc (“ADNOC Gas” or the “Company”), a world-class, large-scale integrated gas processing company, on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”) through an Initial Public Offering (“IPO”). ADNOC intends to offer approximately 4% of the total issued share capital of the Company.

Transnet Selects Vopak as Operator in Proposed Richards Bay LNG Import Terminal

Transnet Pipelines is pleased to announce that it has selected Vopak Terminal Durban (Pty) Ltd as its preferred partner to jointly bid for the Transnet National Ports Authority S56 Request for Proposal to appoint a Terminal Operator for the LNG Terminal in the Port of Richards Bay.

Brunsbuttel FSRU Recieves First Cargo

The partnership between RWE and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for the supply of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is becoming visible with the arrival of the “Ish” as the first LNG cargo at the Brunsbuettel Elbehafen port. Here, the LNG will be regasified and fed into the German gas grid via the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) “Hoegh Gannet”, which was chartered by RWE on behalf of the German government. 137,000 cubic metres of LNG were shipped by ADNOC from Das Island, Abu Dhabi, to Brunsbuettel. This corresponds to more than 82 million cubic metres of regasified natural gas and to approximately 900 million kilowatt hours of energy. The LNG is to be fed into the grid from the end of February as part of the commissioning phase of the FSRU, which is currently underway.