Therese Robinson started her energy career in London covering international oil and gas markets. She was managing editor-Europe at Platts, director of Standard & Poor’s Credit Ratings division, and managing editor at UK consultancy, Gas Strategies. She also served as business development and crude editor for Argus. As both project director and managing editor, she launched Natural Gas Daily for Interfax Energy Services. She is from New England.
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Japan Looks to Restart Nukes to End Russian LNG Reliance
Japan expects to reduce its reliance on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, but it’s unlikely to happen quickly, officials said. The Group of Seven (G-7), an inter-governmental political forum, has been considering ways to punish Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The G-7 consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the…
June 3, 2022
Novatek’s LNG Export Projects Hit by Global Sanctions Against Russia
Russia’s largest independent gas producer, PAO Novatek, is struggling with its two liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in the country’s Far North under the latest European sanctions imposed against Russia. Novatek’s first operating export facility, Yamal LNG, is finding it difficult to secure European buyers. And the delay in the construction of its second project,…
May 25, 2022
LNG, New Pipeline Connections to Help Poland, Bulgaria Fill Natural Gas Shortfall Left by Russia
Poland and Bulgaria are receiving help from neighboring countries and liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers to help weather Russia’s decision to cut off natural gas supplies. When Gazprom PJSC cut off deliveries to both countries last month for refusing to comply with Russia’s payment requirements for natural gas, Greece and other nations in southeast Europe…
May 19, 2022
Israel Seeking Export Route Via Egypt to Deliver LNG to Europe
The Israeli government is aiming to take advantage of increased global interest in liquefied natural gas (LNG) as Europe and Asia work to replace Russian fossil fuel imports. “The European energy market is facing a substantial shortage following the Russia crisis,” Israel’s Energy Minister Karin Elharrar recently said. Chevron Corp. and Israel-based NewMed Energy see…
May 12, 2022
Australia Looking to Add Global LNG, Hydrogen Hub in Northern Territory
The Australian government plans to invest in the Northern Territory in the coming years to transform the region into a liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen and manufacturing hub as global energy supplies tighten. The government intends to invest $2.6 billion in infrastructure projects across the territory, including a $1.5 billion investment in the Middle Arm…
May 11, 2022
UAE Plans to Double LNG Exports in Oil, Natural Gas Expansion
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) plans to build a second LNG export facility and become a regional exporter are gaining momentum as European leaders recently visited the Middle East to discuss replacing Russian energy imports. The proposed two train 9.5 million metric tons/year (mmty) project is to be located at the busy oil port of…
April 26, 2022
Dutch Government to Shutter Groningen, Rely More on LNG
The Netherlands will rely on increasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports instead of counting on domestic gas production from the Groningen field to help replace Russian imports. The Dutch government has decided against increasing output from Groningen, which was under consideration as a way for Europe to refill natural gas storage and displace Russian supplies. …
April 20, 2022
Russian LNG Exports Still Climbing Despite Calls to Limit Transactions
Russia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports remained strong in March and surpassed year-ago levels despite efforts by some buyers to curb purchases from the pariah state. Russian LNG exports increased by 19% year/year to 3.1 million tons (Mt) last month, according to shipbroker Banchero Costa. Shipments from the country were also 25% higher than they…
April 13, 2022
Europe Scrambling to Secure Floating Storage for LNG Supply
European countries without adequate liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure are scrambling to secure floating storage and regasification units (FSRU) to import more of the super-chilled fuel amid a broader effort to cut reliance on Russian energy supplies. Ultimately, Europe is aiming to replace 155 billion cubic meters/year (Bcm/year) of Russian natural gas imports before 2030.…
April 12, 2022
Europe’s Plan to Form Natural Gas Buying Cartel Faces Obstacles
It remains unclear how the European Union (EU) would jointly buy and store natural gas and hydrogen under a plan aimed at reducing dependence on Russian energy imports. European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen said late last month that the bloc would utilize its collective bargaining power “instead of outbidding each other and…
April 7, 2022