Russia is moving to further tighten its grip on the nation’s oil and natural gas supplies, issuing a decree for the country to take over the Sakhalin-2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project on Sakhalin Island north of Japan. An executive order signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to “protect the national interests” calls for…
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Long-planned Alaska LNG Project Wouldn’t Increase Greenhouse Gas Emissions, DOE Says
The Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project would not have an impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions if constructed, according to the latest analysis from the Department of Energy (DOE). DOE in late June published its draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Alaska LNG project (DOE/EIS-0512-S1). Researchers found that with mitigations already…
LNG Market Volatility Continues as European Supply Risk Grows
MADRID (ICIS) – Spot LNG prices in Asia rose on 30 June but remained at a discount to the European TTF, following the highest TTF front-month price since 9 March.
Kogas, TotalEnergies to Consider LNG Opportunities
Korea Gas Corp., aka Kogas, is partnering with TotalEnergies under a tentative agreement to develop more liquefied natural gas (LNG) marketing and development opportunities. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), South Korea’s state-run Kogas and the French supermajor could cooperate on improving LNG and low-carbon energy trading to increase price stability for the country. Kogas…
PHMSA Examines ‘Overpressure Situation’ at Freeport LNG, Possibly Delaying Restart
High pressures in a stretch of piping likely caused an explosion that knocked the Freeport liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal offline, according to federal regulators, who have proposed requirements that could ultimately delay a return to service. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) said the cause of the June 8 incident is…
Upstream Oil, Natural Gas Investments Rising, but Renewables Said Driving Growth
While investments in the global energy industry are expected to jump 8% from 2021 to 2022, investments in fossil fuels have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Investments in upstream oil and natural gas activities are projected to rise 10% year/year in 2022, but are likely to fall short…
Permian Highway Green Lights Natural Gas Expansion, with Eye on LNG Markets
Permian Highway Pipeline LLC (PHP) sanctioned a 550 MMcf/d natural gas expansion project to boost capacity for the 2.1 Bcf/d West Texas to Gulf Coast system. Using additional compression, the final investment decision (FID) would boost deliveries from the Waha area of West Texas to mainline connections near Houston and Gulf Coast markets. Pending required…
Prelude FLNG Cancels Cargo Deliveries Amid Union Strike
The Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility offshore Western Australia has canceled cargo deliveries through mid-July as labor unions representing workers on the vessel initiate work stoppages. Shell plc told multiple news outlets this week that it has notified customers of the cancellations, citing the impacts of a strike that started on June…
European Benchmarks Hit Fresh Highs on ICE Amid Push to Secure More Natural Gas
German and Italian natural gas futures listed on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) hit fresh highs in May amid a scramble in Europe to secure supplies in the months since Russia invaded Ukraine. European benchmark Title Transfer Facility futures saw 2.8 million lots traded last month, up 5% from April. ICE added that German Trading Hub…
Freeport LNG Outage Proves Need to Boost Natural Gas Output, Says Huntsman CEO
Barring an increase in domestic natural gas production, the United States should stay the course with regard to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export volumes, the top executive at global chemical manufacturer Huntsman Corp. told NGI. “I don’t think we should be exporting any more LNG than we are today if we’re not going to, conversely,…