Egypt To Buy Up To 160 LNG Cargoes Through 2026
Egypt has reached agreements with several energy firms and trading houses to buy 150 to 160 cargoes of liquefied natural gas, as it ramps up purchases to meet power demands despite strained government finances, industry sources said.The world's most populous Arab country has endured rolling blackouts over the past two years as natural gas supply fell short of demand. It returned to being a net importer of gas last year, buying dozens of cargoes and abandoning plans to become a supplier to Europe as domestic production tumbled.But the cost of keeping the lights on is pressuring the resources of a government already facing a cost of living crisis…
Shell to Add Up to 12 million Tons of LNG Capacity by 2030
Shell, the world's largest trader of liquefied natural gas, will add up to 12 million metric tons of additional capacity between now and the end of the decade from projects under construction, a top executive said on Wednesday."(There is) up to 12 million tons of additional (LNG) capacity that we're adding between now and the end of the decade," Cederic Cremers, Shell's president of integrated gas, said at Wood Mackenzie's Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy Conference in London."That is not an ambition. Those are all projects that are currently in construction…
ADNOC Gas Awards $5 Billion In Contracts For Rich Gas Development Project
ADNOC Gas said on Tuesday it had taken a final investment decision on the first phase of its Rich Gas Development (RGD) Project, awarding $5 billion in contracts to expand and improve efficiency at the project.The contracts involve expanding processing units to boost throughput and improve operational efficiency across its Asab, Buhasa, Habshan onshore facilities and its offshore Das Island liquefaction facility, the company said in a statement.The contracts were awarded to British oilfield services firms Wood Group and Petrofac, and to Kent.ADNOC Gas, a subsidiary of the United Arab Emirates' state energy company, became operational at the start
Taiyo Oil Buys First Russian Crude In More Than Two Years
Japanese refinery Taiyo Oil has bought its first Sakhalin Blend crude from Russia in more than two years at the Japanese government's request, it said on Tuesday, to help ensure the stability of a plant also supplying Japan with liquefied natural gas.Japan last imported Russian crude in February 2023, trade data showed, after Tokyo agreed with other G7 countries to phase out imports in response to Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.China has since been the sole importer of Sakhalin Blend, but sanctions imposed by the former Biden administration in January on ice class tankers…
Eni, YPF Sign Agreement On Argentina LNG Project
Italian energy group Eni and Argentina's YPF on Friday signed an agreement on the Argentina LNG (ARGLNG) project during a meeting in Rome between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Argentine President Javier Milei.Eni will act as a strategic partner of YPF on the Argentina LNG project and make use of the know-how it has developed in its floating LNG projects in Congo and Mozambique, the Italian group said in a statement.The Argentina LNG project is designed to develop the resources of the onshore Vaca Muerta field and serve international markets.
CEO Seeking to Build Philadelphia LNG Terminal Meets with White House
The CEO of a company seeking to build a liquefied natural gas terminal near Philadelphia told Reuters on Wednesday he met officials at the White House this week to "provide intelligence" about the project in the works for years despite local opposition.Penn America Energy Holdings wants to export 7.2 million tons a year of LNG from a site near Philadelphia to markets in Europe and Asia. Franc James, the CEO, said he had a meeting at the White House on Tuesday and that the company is considering several locations other than the original site in Chester, Pennsylvania.A source close to the talks also said James met with White House personnel.
XRG Aims For Gas and LNG Capacity of 20-25 Million Tons a Year by 2035
XRG, the international investment arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), is aiming to have a gas and LNG business with a capacity of between 20 million and 25 million metric tons a year by 2035, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.XRG was set up last year as an investment company focused on lower-carbon energy, gas and chemicals, with assets of more than $80 billion.On Tuesday, its board, whose members include former BP BP.L CEO Bernard Looney and Blackstone's Jon Gray, approved the capacity target and a new five-year business plan.
Trinidad and Tobago Increases LNG Production in May at Atlantic Facility
Exports of liquefied natural gas from Trinidad and Tobago's flagship Atlantic LNG export facility increased by 43% in May compared to April, according to LSEG preliminary ship tracking data.Trinidad is Latin America's largest LNG exporter and its flagship plant, Atlantic LNG, is jointly owned by Shell and BP with a capacity to produce 12 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of the superchilled gas.In May Atlantic exported 0.83 mtpa of LNG, up from 0.58 MT in April, LSEG data showed.Similar to the U.S., Europe bought the majority of cargoes sold by Atlantic, while the rest went to Asia and Latin America.BP has made Trinidad and Tobago one of its fo
NextDecade, JERA Sign 20-Year LNG Supply Deal
U.S. liquefied natural gas producer NextDecade said on Thursday it had signed a 20-year deal to supply Japan's biggest power generator JERA with 2 million tonnes per annum of LNG from its Rio Grande project's fifth liquefaction facility.Shares of NextDecade were up 5.5% at $8.11 in early trading.The United States is the world's largest exporter of LNG, shipping 11.9 billion cubic feet per day of the supercooled fuel in 2024, and has gained further momentum following President Donald Trump's lifting in January of a moratorium on new export permits.NextDecade's deal with JERA…
Edison Confident In Venture Global LNG Arbitration
The chief executive of Italian utility Edison said on Thursday he was confident of a positive outcome in arbitration involving U.S. liquefied natural gas supplier Venture Global, expected by the end of the year.Edison is one of several European energy companies, including Shell, BP and Galp, that have filed arbitration claims saying Venture Global deliberately failed to fulfil its supply contracts, dragging its feet when commissioning one of its plants so it could profit from higher spot prices.Commissioning, or making sure a new plant's systems are functioning as intended…
Freeport LNG On Track to Return to Full Production
U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Thursday after a small reduction on Wednesday, a sign the plant was heading back to full power, according to gas flow data from financial firm LSEG.Officials at Freeport LNG had no comment.Freeport is one of the most closely watched LNG export plants in the world because the start and stop of its operations often cause price swings in global gas markets.When flows to Freeport drop, gas prices in the U.S. usually decline due to lower demand from the export plant for the fuel.
US Natural Gas Prices Fall 6% in Volatile Contract Expiration Trade
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% on Wednesday to a one-week low in volatile contract expiration trade, pressured by an expected decline in gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.Traders said Freeport LNG in Texas might reduce output and they pointed to forecasts for less demand this week than previously expected.On its last day as the front-month, gas futures for June delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) fell 19.4 cents, or 5.7%, to settle at $3.214 per million British thermal units (mmBtu)…
Cheniere Energy Enters Natural Gas Deal with Canadian Natural Resources
U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy said on Wednesday its unit has entered into a long-term agreement to purchase natural gas from Canadian Natural Resources.WHY IS IT IMPORTANTThe U.S. is the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas and had shipped 11.9 billion cubic feet per day of the supercooled fuel in 2024.Commercial activity in the sector has gained further momentum after U.S.
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 Plant Shuts Down First Production Train In Absence of Tankers
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant, currently under U.S.
Egypt In Talks to Buy LNG Cargoes Amidst Energy Crunch
Egypt is in talks with energy firms and trading houses to buy 40-60 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid a worsening energy crunch ahead of peak summer demand, three sources aware of the matter told Reuters.The country faces spending up to $3 billion at current prices to secure the LNG, squeezing government coffers already under strain to keep the lights on amid falling gas production and a cost of living crisis.President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday directed the government to "preemptively take whatever needs necessary to ensure stable electricity flow…
Venture Global to Become Top US LNG Company if Louisiana Project Approved
Venture Global is poised to become the largest U.S. liquefied natural gas company by next year if it proceeds with its CP2 project in Louisiana and continues overproduction at its existing plants, according to LSEG data and company statements.Only a startup three years ago, Venture Global currently has a combined capacity to produce 38.5 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG from its two operational plants in Louisiana, LSEG data show.That could surge to 66.5 mtpa after it approves and completes construction of its latest project…
Mitsui OSK To Asses EU Sanction Impact On Its LNG Vessels
Japan's second-largest shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) said it is carefully assessing the impact on three of its liquefied natural gas vessels of new sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia."We will continue to fully cooperate with the relevant authorities, including the European Union and the Japanese government, and remain committed to complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and international rules," said a company spokesperson on Wednesday."We will take appropriate measures as necessary…
Russian Arctic LNG 2 Starts Second Production Train
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant, which is subject to U.S. sanctions, has started production at its second train even after it has been unable to sell liquefied natural gas from a first train, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.Russian energy company Novatek declined to comment.It owns 60% in the plant located on the Gydan peninsula that juts into the Kara Sea and had been set to become one of Russia's largest LNG plants with an eventual output of 19.8 million metric tons per year at three trains.Novatek began production at Arctic LNG in December 2023…
US LNG Exporters Continue New Projects Despite Trade War Uncertainty
Woodside Energy's decision last month to proceed with its Louisiana LNG export facility was the first of over 90 million tonnes of new LNG shipping capacity U.S. companies plan to approve this year despite uncertainty about President Donald Trump's trade war, according to company statements and analysts.The U.S., already the world's largest exporter of the superchilled gas with 91.3 million tonnes of annual capacity, should triple that before 2030 thanks to projects awaiting final investment decisions. Those come on top of 95.7 mtpa under construction…
Edison Receives First Delivery of US LNG From Venture Global
Italian energy group Edison said on Wednesday it received the first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from U.S.
