LNG
LNG Projects Aim to Shrug Off Challenging Year
Progress has been slow on both the liquefaction and regasification sides over the past 12 months, but numerous new developments are planned.
Qatar Petroleum awards North Field Expansion liquid products storage & loading EPC contract
Qatar Petroleum announced the awarding of a major engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for its North Field Expansion Project to Técnicas Reunidas S.A., a Madrid based contractor that provides EPC services to the energy industry.
Malaysia Looks to a Third Floater
Petronas has issued a front-end engineering and design (FEED) tender for its third floating LNG (FLNG) vessel.
Petronas Delivers Its First Carbon Neutral LNG Cargo
Petronas has completed the delivery of its maiden carbon neutral liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to Shikoku Electric.
Mozambique's LNG Ambitions Stall
ExxonMobil has halted activities in Mozambique, but is ready to resume as security conditions allow.
Tellurian and Shell Sign Agreements for 3 mtpa
Tellurian Inc. announced today it has finalized liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) with Shell NA LNG.
Sempra LNG And PGNiG Sign MOU For LNG Capacity From North American LNG Portfolio
Companies to collaborate to transition prior 2 Mtpa LNG SPA with Port Arthur LNG to Sempra LNG's portfolio of projects Sempra LNG and PGNiG to work toward development of GHG reporting and mitigation agreements for LNG cargoes
A First Nation First?
The Nisga’a Nation, Rockies LNG Partners and Western LNG have announced the filing of the Initial Project Description for the Ksi Lisims LNG project with the Government of British Columbia and the Government of Canada.
Shell and PetroChina sign world’s first term contract for Carbon-neutral LNG
PetroChina International Co. Ltd. today received its first carbon-neutral1 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo at Dalian port of China, after signing the industry’s first2 term contract for carbon-neutral LNG supply with Shell.
Qatar Petroleum and Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) signs a 20-year SPA to supply 2 Million tons of LNG Annually
Qatar Petroleum entered into a new, 20-year Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) for the supply of 2 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG to the Republic of Korea.
A future jewel in the crown?
Crown LNG has signed an agreement with Aker Solutions.
Qatar Petroleum signs a 15-year SPA to supply 1.25 MTPA of LNG to CPC Corporation, Taiwan
Qatar Petroleum today entered into a 15-year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with CPC Corporation, Taiwan (CPC) for the supply of 1.25 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG.
Petronas and CNOOC Sign 10-Year LNG Supply Agreement
PETRONAS LNG Ltd. (PLL), a subsidiary of PETRONAS, has secured a 10-year term deal to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to CNOOC Gas and Power Trading & Marketing Limited, a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).
Qatar Petroleum signs SPA to supply China with 1 MTPA of LNG for ten years
Qatar Petroleum today entered into a long-term Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Shell for the supply of 1 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG to the People's Republic of China for ten years. LNG deliveries will commence in January 2022 to various LNG terminals in China.
Qatar Petroleum has received offers for double the equity available in the North Field East project (NFE)
His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, The President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum, said Qatar Petroleum has received offers for double the equity available to potential partners in the bidding process for the North Field East project.
Upcoming Massive Amur Gas Plant Adds Second Train
Progress at the massive Amur Gas Processing Plant (GPP) continues its march towards full startup.
China to Become World's Largest Market
China is set to replace Japan as the world’s largest LNG market this year.
First Train at Amur GPP Begins Operations
The ambitious Amur Gas Processing Plant (GPP) in the town of Svobodny in Amur Oblast, Russia has seen the commissioning of its first train on June 9th, 2021. This plant will have six trains in total when it sees full completion and operation in 2025.
Driftwood LNG Export Project in Louisiana to Start Construction This Year
According to recent comments from Tellurian Executive Chairman Charif Souki, the Driftwood LNG export terminal under development in Louisiana is now expected to begin construction this summer.
Tellurian and Vitol sign 10-year LNG agreement for 3 mtpa
Tellurian Inc. (Tellurian) (NASDAQ: TELL) announced today it has finalized a liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Vitol Inc. (Vitol).
Novatek looks east to China
Russia’s largest independent natural gas producer, Novatek, has signed a long-term supply deal with Zhejiang Energy.
Tellurian and Gunvor sign 10-year LNG agreement for 3 mtpa
Tellurian Inc. (Tellurian) (NASDAQ: TELL) and Gunvor Singapore Pte Ltd (Gunvor) announced today a liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for three million tonnes per annum (mtpa) for a ten year period, indexed to a combination of two indices; the Japan Korea Marker (JKM) and the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF), netted back for transportation charges.
Construction begins on complex for processing ethane-containing gas near Ust-Luga
Today, construction began on the Complex for processing ethane-containing gas (CPECG) near the settlement of Ust-Luga in the Leningrad Region. The CPECG is the only cluster of this kind in the world, combining capacities for gas processing, gas chemistry, and natural gas liquefaction.
Canada's West Coast Woe
With Woodside deciding to exit its 50% non-operated participating interest in the long-planned Kitimat LNG development in British Columbia, the west coast of Canada no longer looks to be quite the export hotspot it was once considered.
Woodside to exit Kitimat LNG
Woodside has decided to exit its 50% non-operated participating interest in the proposed Kitimat LNG (KLNG) development, located in British Columbia, Canada.
Papua New Guinea: Total and the government of Papua New Guinea confirm remobilization and the planning of the Papua LNG project
A meeting took place on 3rd of May between Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of Total, and a Delegation of Papua New Guinea (PNG) led by the Deputy Prime Minister Samuel Basil, with the objective to review together the next steps for the development of the Papua LNG project
Covid crisis cools Indian demand
LNG cargoes are being diverted away from import terminals in India as escalating Coronavirus cases in the country cool domestic gas demand. Further diversions are expected as India has reported new cases above 300,000 per day for two weeks straight. Prime Minister Modi has so far resisted the call ..
Gazprom Pondering LNG Facility at Amur GPP
Gazprom of Russia recently stated that it was considering the construction of a new LNG facility at the site of the upcoming Amur Gas Processing Plant (GPP). This facility is under construction near the Power of Siberia pipeline by the border of China.
FIDs pushed back in US
Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) for LNG projects are feeling the pain as momentum gathers in the rush towards the Energy Transition. Efforts to limit the financing of fossil fuel infrastructure development received a lift from the Biden administrations broad climate executive order rolled out in ..
Total declares force majeure on Mozambique LNG project
Considering the evolution of the security situation in the north of the Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique, Total confirms the withdrawal of all Mozambique LNG project personnel from the Afungi site. This situation leads Total, as operator of Mozambique LNG project, to declare force majeure