Jamison Cocklin joined the staff of NGI in November 2013 to cover the Appalachian Basin. He was appointed Senior Editor, LNG in October 2019, and then to Managing Editor, LNG in February 2024. Prior to joining NGI, he worked as a business and energy reporter at the Youngstown Vindicator, covering the regional economy and the Utica Shale play. He also served as a city reporter at the Bangor Daily News and did freelance work for the Associated Press. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from the University of Maine.
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Finland Investigating Cause of Balticonnector Pipeline Damage – The Offtake
Damage to the subsea Balticonnector natural gas pipeline that links Estonia and Finland was likely caused by “external activity,” Finland President Sauli Niinistö said Tuesday. A leak forced operators to shut the system down over the weekend, and repairs could take months.
October 10, 2023
Europe’s Volatile Natural Gas Market Drives Another Record in TTF Trading
The third quarter was another record for trading of the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF) benchmark contract, according to Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE), as the European natural gas market continues to grapple with supply uncertainties and participants are increasingly trying to manage price exposure. ICE said 18.7 million TTF futures and options were traded during…
October 10, 2023
Chaos in Global Natural Gas Markets Sends TTF Soaring – LNG Recap
War in Israel, along with the prospect of continued labor strikes at LNG terminals in Australia and a leaking pipeline that connects Finland and Estonia, all combined Monday to send European gas benchmarks soaring. The prompt Dutch Title Transfer Facility finished 15% higher Monday to close near $14/MMBtu. Asian prices are also poised to climb…
October 9, 2023
LNG Market Said Calm Heading Into Winter, but Risks Remain
The sense of urgency that pervaded the global natural gas market at this time last year has eased as storage inventories in Europe and Asia are well stocked, and the supply outlook is said to have improved considerably heading into winter. In Europe, which continues to drive the market as it replaces Russian gas supplies…
October 5, 2023
Trafigura Secures U.S.-Backed Credit Line for LNG Exports
Trafigura Group Pte. Ltd. has secured a $400 million credit line insured by the U.S. Export-Import Bank to move more LNG to Europe. The global commodities trader said the two revolving credit facilities would be “used exclusively” to deliver U.S. liquefied natural gas to “customers primarily in Europe.” U.S. exporters have provided about 40% of…
October 5, 2023
NFE on Track for First LNG at Altamira Facility in Mexico by November
New Fortress Energy Inc. has shipped the final jack-up rig to complete its first floating liquefaction facility offshore Mexico’s east coast and now expects first LNG production by next month. NFE said last week that the Pioneer 2 platform set sail from a Kiewit Corp. shipyard in Ingleside, Texas. It is one of three rigs…
October 3, 2023
TTF Slides as European Natural Gas Supply Concerns Ease – LNG Recap
Global natural gas prices declined Monday, driven lower by mild temperatures and easing supply concerns. Sunday kicked off the winter heating season in Europe, but unusually warm temperatures are forecast over the next two weeks. Norwegian natural gas production also continues to rebound after weeks of maintenance that lasted longer than expected. Exports were nominated…
October 2, 2023
Pilot LNG Advancing Gulf Coast LNG Bunkering Terminal Near Houston
Pilot LNG LLC has landed a new partner to help it develop the Gulf Coast’s first facility dedicated entirely to refueling vessels with LNG. The company said it has entered a joint venture with Seapath, which invests in maritime infrastructure, to help fund a $150 million project in the Galveston Bay area southeast of Houston…
October 2, 2023
Aramco Moves on Plan to Become Top LNG Player With MidOcean Energy Investment
Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Aramco) has made its first investment in the LNG sector, taking a minority stake in MidOcean Energy for $500 million as it looks to become a leading global player in the natural gas export market. MidOcean, formed by institutional energy investor EIG in 2022 to build a global liquefied natural gas…
September 28, 2023
QatarEnergy Orders Another 17 LNG Tankers to Support Export Expansion
QatarEnergy has placed another large order for new LNG vessels as it continues to build out its shipping fleet ahead of a massive expansion in its liquefaction capacity that’s expected to come online later this decade. The state-owned company said Wednesday it has signed a deal worth $3.9 billion to have South Korea’s HD Hyundai…
September 27, 2023