LNG
TotalEnergies sees strong demand for regasification in response to its market test for planned Le Havre LNG Terminal.
Demand expressed during the Market Test significantly exceeded available capacity. Several market players expressed a high level of interest for an aggregated amount close to 12 billion cubic meters per year over the five-year period. This success illustrates market’s appetite for additional LNG regasification capacity to meet French demand as well as the need to strengthen the security of gas supply.
Gasunie deems Terneuzen LNG Terminal "not feasible". Will continue to study expanding capacity at Eemshaven and Gate terminals.
Gasunie continues to work on options to increase lng imports into the Netherlands. Options to further expand existing capacity at Eemshaven and at Gate terminal are being further explored. The recently announced feasibility study has shown that a new floating lng terminal in the port of Terneuzen is not feasible in the short term.
Sunrise Development Explores Placing LNG Infrastructure Onshore in TimorLeste
The Sunrise Development announced on February 6th that it would begin exploring the option of placing gas processing facilities, which could include a planned LNG export terminal, associated with gas fields off the coast off the coast of Timor-Leste in onshore in TimorLeste.
Sempra's Port Arthur LNG Project Signs SPA with PKN ORLEN
Sempra Infrastructure has signed a long-term SPA with PKN ORLEN to deliver 1MTPA of LNG from its Port Arthur LNG project. The offtake capacity of the project is now fully subscribed.
FSRU Neptune Arrives off Lubmin, Germany
Located on the Baltic Sea coast in northeast Germany, the Port of Lubmin took delivery of the country's first floating import terminal for liquefied natural gas in December 2022. Chartered by TotalEnergies, the Neptune FSRU is now being operated by Deutsche ReGas.
FPSO vessel for the bp-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project successfully sets sail for project site
The floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for the bp-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project has started its journey towards the project site off the coasts of Mauritania and Senegal. The FPSO set sail on 20 January 2023 from Qidong, China after successfully completing a series of sea trials following construction over the past three and half years. It will now travel 12,000 nautical miles via Singapore to its final destination – around 40km offshore on the maritime border of the neighbouring countries.
Floating LNG terminal arrives at Brunsbüttel and increases German liquid gas import capacity
This morning, the floating liquefied natural gas terminal “Hoegh Gannet” arrived at Brunsbüttel’s Elbehafen port near Hamburg. In the near future, liquid gas from LNG carriers can be regasified and then fed into the German gas network via this Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU).
Sempra Infrastructure Receives Export Licenses for Two LNG Projects
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra today announced that Energía Costa Azul, S. de R.L. de C.V. (ECA LNG) and Vista Pacifico, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (Vista Pacifico LNG) received authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to re-export U.S.-sourced liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Mexico to non-Free Trade Agreement (FTA) nations. The DOE's significant action is an important milestone for these two development projects, which now are each one step closer to supporting the world's energy security and environmental goals.
First FSRU for Germany reaches Rügen
The NEPTUNE enters the Mukran Port today. It is the first FSRU (Floating Storage & Regasification Unit) intended for use at a floating LNG terminal in Germany and is now reaching a German port. Here she makes a stopover before she will start the final transfer to the industrial port of Lubmin. There it will soon take its place in the first and so far, only privately financed LNG terminal that is being developed by Lubmin-based Deutsche ReGas.
NFE Finalizes Agreements with Pemex to Complete Lakach Offshore Gas Field, Deploy FLNG Solution
New Fortress Energy Inc. announced that it has finalized its agreements with Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), Mexico’s state-owned oil company, to develop and operate an integrated upstream and natural gas liquefaction project off the coast of Veracruz in Southeastern Mexico.
Petronet LNG's FSRU project gets FID approval
Petronet LNG has approved plans for a 4.0m t/y floating storage regasification vessel in Ganjam District, Odisha. The FSRU based project could be converted to a land-based option in the future.
Mozambique’s first LNG cargo departs from Coral Sul FLNG, offshore the Rovuma basin
Eni, as Delegated Operator of the Coral South project on behalf of its Area 4 Partners (ExxonMobil, CNPC, GALP, KOGAS and ENH), informs that the first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced from the Coral gas field, in the ultra-deep waters of the Rovuma Basin, has just departed from Coral Sul Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility.
Alaska Gasline Development Corp submits Hydrogen hub plans to US DoE
The Alaska Gasline Development Corp. (AGDC) today announced that it has submitted a concept paper for an Alaska Hydrogen Hub to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Organizations supporting the AGDC-led Alaska Hydrogen Hub include Agrium U.S., Salamatof Native Association, Alaska CCUS Consortium (including ASRC Energy Services, Santos, and Storegga), and the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Alaska Center for Energy and Power.
Italy's Emilia Romagna region backs new floating LNG terminal in Ravenna
(Reuters) - Italy's Emilia Romagna region has approved a project for a new floating LNG terminal off the coast of Ravenna in the upper Adriatic sea, it said on Monday, part of the country's broader efforts to replace dwindling Russian gas supplies
QatarEnergy Selects ConocoPhillips as a Partner in the NFS Expansion Project
QatarEnergy announced that it has selected ConocoPhillips as its third and final international partner in the North Field South (NFS) expansion project, which comprises two LNG mega trains with a combined capacity of 16 million tons per annum (MTPA).
Italy commissioner gives OK for new LNG terminal in Piombino
A state-appointed commissioner in Italy on Tuesday gave his formal go-ahead to the set up of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the port of Piombino, on the western coast of the country.
Shell selected as partner in the North Field South LNG project
Shell has been selected to participate in the next wave of Qatar’s LNG expansions – the North Field South project (NFS). Shell will obtain a 9.375% participating interest in the 16 Mtpa NFS project – out of a total 25% interest available for international partners. QatarEnergy will hold the remaining 75%
Sempra Infrastructure Announces Final EPC Contract with Bechtel for Port Arthur LNG
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra announced that Port Arthur LNG and Bechtel Energy have amended and restated the fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract, for the proposed Phase 1 liquefaction project under development in Jefferson County, Texas. The amended contract includes an updated price of approximately $10.5 B.
NLNG announces Force Majeure
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has declared force majeure on product supplies from its production facilities on Bonny Island, Nigeria following the declaration of force majeure by all its upstream gas suppliers.
Freeport LNG Given More Time for 4th Texas Liquefaction Train
U.S. energy regulators extended to August 2028 the time U.S. LNG company Freeport LNG has to complete the fourth liquefaction train at its Texas export plant.
Brunsbuettel LNG Hub Expected to Be Ready in 2026, Gasunie Says
Dutch gas grid operator Gasunie said its German subsidiary has signed deals related to the development of a new LNG terminal at Brunsbuettel with 8 billion cubic meters of throughput capacity, due to be completed by 2026.
PETRONAS Declares Force Majeure on Gas Supply to MLNG Dua
PETRONAS has declared Force Majeure (FM) on gas supply to MLNG Dua due to a pipeline leak caused by soil movement at the vicinity of KP201, Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) that occurred on 21 September 2022
Qatar: TotalEnergies Selected as QatarEnergy’s First Partner in the North Field South LNG project
Following its selection as the first partner for the 32 million ton per annum (Mtpa) North Field East (NFE) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, TotalEnergies has again been selected as the first international partner in the 16 Mtpa North Field South (NFS) LNG project. Pursuant to the agreement, TotalEnergies will obtain a 9.375% participating interest in the NFS project – out of a total 25% interest available for international partners – while the national company QatarEnergy will hold the remaining 75%.
RWE and ADNOC Agree on First LNG Delivery to Floating LNG Import Terminal at Brunsbuettel
RWE has reached agreements with two companies from Abu Dhabi: With Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on LNG supplies and with Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s flagship renewable energy company, on cooperation in offshore wind.
Woodside and Uniper Sign Agreement for LNG Supply to Europe
Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pte Ltd has entered into a flexible long-term sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Uniper Global Commodities SE for Woodside to supply LNG from its global portfolio into Europe, including Germany, for a term up to 2039, commencing in January 2023.
Commonwealth LNG Signs Agreements with Woodside
Commonwealth LNG, a subsidiary of Commonwealth Projects, and Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Woodside Energy Group Ltd, are pleased to announce the conversion of their non-binding heads of agreement into two binding LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs), signed 2 September 2022.
Delfin Midstream and Devon Energy Enter into LNG Export Partnership
Delfin Midstream Inc and Devon Energy Corporation today announced that they have entered into a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export partnership that includes an executed Heads of Agreement for long-term liquefaction capacity and a pre-Financial Investment Decision (FID) strategic investment by Devon in Delfin.
Energy Transfer to Supply Shell 2.1 Million Tonnes of LNG per Annum from its Lake Charles LNG Export Facility Under 20-Year Agreement
Energy Transfer LP today announced its subsidiary, Energy Transfer LNG Export, LLC, has entered into a 20-year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Shell NA LNG LLC related to its Lake Charles LNG project. Under the SPA, Energy Transfer LNG will supply Shell 2.1 million tonnes of LNG per annum (mtpa). The LNG will be supplied on a free-on-board (FOB) basis and the purchase price will be indexed to the Henry Hub benchmark, plus a fixed liquefaction charge. The first deliveries are expected to commence as early as 2026. The SPA will become fully effective upon the satisfaction of the conditions precedent, including Energy Transfer LNG taking a final investment decision (FID).
Technip Energies and Clough to Perform FEED for TotalEnergies Papua LNG Upstream Production Facilities
Technip Energies, leader of a consortium with Clough, has been selected to perform the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for TotalEnergies’ Papua LNG project’s upstream production facilities in Papua New Guinea.
Centrica Signs LNG Heads of Agreement with Delfin
Centrica plc and Delfin Midstream Inc. today announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement to purchase 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of Liquefied Natural Gas for 15-years on a Free on Board (“FOB”) basis at the Delfin Deepwater Port, located 40 nautical miles off the coast of Louisiana.
