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Jacob Dick

Jacob Dick joined the NGI staff in January 2022 and was promoted to Senior Editor, LNG in February 2024. He previously covered business with a focus on oil and gas in Southeast Texas for the Beaumont Enterprise, a Hearst newspaper. Jacob is a native of Kentucky and holds a bachelor’s Degree in journalism from Western Kentucky University.

Golden Pass LNG Expects ‘Near Term’ Construction Impacts Amid Possible EPC Changes

Golden Pass LNG Expects ‘Near Term’ Construction Impacts Amid Possible EPC Changes

Golden Pass LNG confirmed interruptions on the Texas export project could be coming after reported worker furloughs, citing ongoing negotiations between its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors. San Antonio-based Zachry Group informed hourly subcontractors Thursday not to come to the Sabine Pass, TX, site until further notice and referenced a “fuel shortage” issue, according…

May 10, 2024
Lower Natural Gas Prices, Rising Demand Fueling Uptick in International LNG Projects, Chart CEO Says

Lower Natural Gas Prices, Rising Demand Fueling Uptick in International LNG Projects, Chart CEO Says

While regulatory uncertainty has clouded the outlook for large U.S. export projects, Chart Industries Inc. reported lower global prices and a continued rise in demand is driving an uptick in international LNG and natural gas projects this year. Management of the Atlanta-based specialty equipment manufacturer told analysts during a recent 1Q2024 call that liquefied natural…

May 9, 2024
NFE Expects First Cargo From Offshore Mexico LNG Project in June

NFE Expects First Cargo From Offshore Mexico LNG Project in June

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) expects its floating LNG (FLNG) platform offshore Altamira, Mexico to produce first volumes later this month after experiencing a mechanical issue in April. NFE management in the first quarter earnings report said that the first cargo could be loaded at the liquefied natural gas facility in June. The company previously…

May 8, 2024
Former FERC Chairman Chatterjee Sees LNG Permit Pathways Improving, but DOE Pause Clouds Outlook

Former FERC Chairman Chatterjee Sees LNG Permit Pathways Improving, but DOE Pause Clouds Outlook

While regulatory uncertainty from the Department of Energy (DOE) hangs over U.S. LNG development, former FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee sees the pathway for permitting at the Commission improving. The liquefied natural gas industry’s focus has largely been pulled to the DOE since January, when the Biden administration ordered the agency to study the impact of…

May 8, 2024

Egypt Boosts LNG Import Capacity with FSRU Charter – The Offtake

A roundup of news and commentary from the global gas market Egypt has secured a floating storage and regasification unit from Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. to secure more natural gas imports to the energy-hungry country as the outlook for its exports to the global market dims. Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. has brokered a deal…

May 2, 2024
DT Midstream Forecasting Higher U.S. Natural Gas Prices as Rising LNG Demand Looms

DT Midstream Forecasting Higher U.S. Natural Gas Prices as Rising LNG Demand Looms

While U.S. natural gas producers are working to balance production with the limited commodity price upside to the end of the year, DT Midstream Inc. (DTM) is expecting Gulf Coast LNG demand to drive a bevy of expansion projects through the decade. The Detroit-based gas infrastructure firm has committed $265-295 million for growth projects this…

May 1, 2024
Feed Gas Flows, Vessel Traffic Indicate Stabilized Production at Freeport LNG

Feed Gas Flows, Vessel Traffic Indicate Stabilized Production at Freeport LNG

Feed gas flows to Freeport LNG continued to tick up as a fully loaded vessel left the Texas export facility for the first time in a week, indicating Train 3 operations could be stabilizing. Nominations of natural gas to the plant began increasing April 27 after hovering near zero for several days, according to Wood…

May 1, 2024

Venture Global Aims for Plaquemines LNG First Production By Summer – The Offtake

Venture Global LNG Inc. is looking to import at least three liquefied natural gas cargoes to aid in commissioning of Plaquemines LNG, according to a Department of Energy (DOE) filing.

April 29, 2024
Equinor Expects Asia, LNG Competition to Drive European Natural Gas Prices

Equinor Expects Asia, LNG Competition to Drive European Natural Gas Prices

Equinor ASA expects competition for LNG with Asia and weather to be the largest drivers of European natural gas prices as markets continue to shift, creating a floor for global benchmarks. After another mild winter helped Europe exit its second heating season without major Russian pipeline gas supplies and sizable storage inventories, CFO Torgrim Reitan…

April 26, 2024
Freeport LNG Reports Second Train 3 Outage in Two Weeks as Maintenance Continues

Freeport LNG Reports Second Train 3 Outage in Two Weeks as Maintenance Continues

Freeport LNG Development LP has reported another outage of its third train, currently the only one not under extensive maintenance at its Texas terminal, days after production appeared to resume, according to pipeline data and regulatory filings. The firm told Texas environmental regulators the unit experienced a system trip on Tuesday afternoon that lasted until…

April 25, 2024
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