U.S. becomes top LNG exporter in first half of 2022 – EIA
HOUSTON – The United States became the top liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter in the first half of 2022, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said, …
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TotalEnergies announces progress on Papua New Guinea LNG project
PARIS – French company TotalEnergies announced on Wednesday progress regarding its plans for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Papua New Guinea. TotalEnergies said …
Germany looking at repurposing unused Nord Stream 2 pipeline for LNG use -report
BERLIN – The German government is considering converting parts of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline into a connection for a liquefied natural gas terminal …
Analysis: Up-ended global LNG markets deepen Australia’s power woes
By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE – Top liquefied natural gas exporter Australia is in the depths of a power crunch just as traditional buyers are scrambling …
Exclusive: China firms in advanced talks with Qatar for gas field stakes, LNG offtake – sources
By Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE – China’s national oil majors are in advanced talks with Qatar to invest in the North Field East expansion of the …
Goldman maintains natgas price forecast, awaits more information about Freeport LNG outage
(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs maintained its $6.80/$5.60 Henry Hub and 89/86 EUR/MWh TTF Sum22/Win22-23 price forecasts after the Freeport LNG outage, noting that the duration …
Freeport LNG fire cuts key source of U.S. gas supply to Europe, Asia
By Marwa Rashad LONDON (Reuters – An at least three-week shutdown at Freeport LNG, operator of one of the largest U.S. export plants producing liquefied …
Freeport LNG plant blast adds to strain on global supplies
By Liz Hampton, Sabrina Valle and Scott DiSavino HOUSTON -Freeport LNG, operator of one of the largest U.S. export plants producing liquefied natural gas (LNG), …
Chesapeake Energy aims to expand push into LNG with market adviser
By Liz Hampton (Reuters) – Shale gas producer Chesapeake Energy plans to hire a liquefied natural gas (LNG) adviser, according to a job listing, as …
Germany ramps up capacity for LNG imports to replace Russian gas
(Inserts dropped word ‘time’ in 2nd paragraph) By Vera Eckert FRANKFURT -Germany took steps to ramp up liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports on Thursday as …
Argentina seeking $10 billion investment to jump-start LNG exports, minister says
By Eliana Raszewski BUENOS AIRES – Argentina, battling a deep and costly energy deficit, is looking to attract some $10 billion in private investment to …
Rising calls for U.S. LNG revive stalled export projects, but at higher costs
By Marcy de Luna HOUSTON – Soaring demand for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) as buyers steer clear of Russian fuel is putting some long-stalled …
Analysis-Biden plan to aid Europe with LNG poses risk to US climate goals
By Nichola Groom and Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden’s plan to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to Europe to cut the …
Russia’s LNG plans face rethink after EU sanctions on equipment -analysts
(Reuters) – Russia will need to rethink its aim of a 20% share of the global LNG market after EU sanctions targeted equipment it needs …
ExxonMobil suspends Russian Far East LNG project – Interfax
(Reuters) – ExxonMobil has suspended its liquefied natural gas project in Russia’s Far East, Interfax news agency quoted a Russian governor as saying on Monday, …
Europe’s appetite for U.S. gas fast-tracks two new LNG projects
By Marcy de Luna HOUSTON – Two U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects took major steps toward launching this week as Russia’s threats to cut …
U.S. to sell more LNG to Europe to help it cut dependence on Russia – Biden
BRUSSELS – The United States will supply more liquid natural gas (LNG) to the European Union to help it reduce its reliance on gas supplies …
U.S. LNG will help reduce EU’s Russian gas dependency, von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS – The commitment by the United States to deliver additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the EU is a big step towards making Europe …
Analysis – Thailand faces perfect storm as it seeks more LNG supply
By Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK – A global energy crunch is sending liquefied natural gas prices skywards, but Thailand needs to ramp up its purchases to …
Global LNG demand growth shifts from Asia to Europe on Russia sanctions
By Isabel Kua SINGAPORE – Asia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand growth may cool this year as buyers baulk at record-high spot prices pushed even …
Venture Global to ship first fuel from new Louisiana LNG plant
By Marcy de Luna HOUSTON – A liquefied natural gas tanker that has been docked at Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass export terminal in Louisiana since …
High prices, volatility driving more long-term contracting of U.S. LNG – Cheniere
HOUSTON – U.S. liquefied natural gas producer Cheniere Energy Inc. on Thursday said high prices and an “extremely volatile” global market are driving more long-term …
LNG market supply-demand balance to remain tight in 2022, says Shell
By Marwa Rashad and Ron Bousso LONDON -The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is expected to remain tight this year following last year’s volatility …
Explainer-Should Europe use more long term LNG contracts?
By Marwa Rashad LONDON – The threat of disruptions to Europe’s gas supply from Russia, in the event the West imposes sanctions if Russia invades …