India's demand for LNG is set to increase across industries, if prices are cooperative
Executives from the country's largest importers have said that India's appetite is likely to increase in the next few years, due to the demand for liquefied gas across fertiliser, city-gas, refining, and power sectors. They added that a lower price would be necessary to increase consumption. India is currently the fourth largest buyer of LNG in the world.
US crude and natural gas production recovers after winter storms ravage output
U.S. crude and?natural-gas producers brought wells online on Wednesday following a severe storm that swept across the country at the weekend. The storm strained energy infrastructure and power systems. According to Energy Aspects consultancy, domestic crude production is down by around 600,000 barrels a day. This represents 4% of the total output.
India's demand for LNG is set to increase across industries, if prices are cooperative
Executives from India's leading importers have said that the demand for liquefied gas in India is expected to increase over the next few years. This will be driven by the demand for city gas, fertilizers, power, and refining. They added that a lower price would be necessary to encourage further consumption. India is the fourth largest…
US Northeast spot natgas, power and electricity prices reach record highs due to Arctic blast that boosts heating demand and freezes gaswells
U.S. spot gas and power prices soared in the northeastern region of the country as homes and businesses turned up their heaters. The cold Arctic air had frozen oil and gas wells, and pipes this week. This resulted in gas production dropping to a 2-year low. Pennsylvania's?has jumped by 47%, to a record of $59. In Pennsylvania and Maryland, the price of a megawatt-hour (MWh) soared by 146%.
US energy sector reels as winter storm knocks 2 million bpd crude production
Analysts and traders estimate that U.S. producers lost as much as 2 million barrels per day or 15% of their production during the weekend. This was due to a winter storm which ravaged the nation, straining the?energy grids and infrastructure. Energy Aspects estimates that oil production outages peaked at 2 million barrels per day on Saturday.
US natgas Futures Soar 89% in Five Days as Freezing Wells Cut Output to Two-Year Low
U.S. Natural Gas Futures rose by an unprecedented 89% in a period of?five days, reaching a three-year-high on Monday. This was after a weekend Arctic blast froze oil and gas wells. The result? A two-year-low gas production on Sunday. The front-month gas contracts for February delivery at the New York Mercantile Exchange rose by 64.3 cents or 12.2% to $5.918 for a million British thermal units.
Winter storm increases demand for power in US data centers Alley
The largest U.S. power grid saw its prices rise sharply Sunday, as the demand for energy in a region that has?the largest concentration of data centers in the world? exceeded forecasts in the midst of a deep freeze gripping the majority half the nation. Dominion Energy territory in Virginia saw real-time wholesale prices of $1,800 for a?MWh as early as Sunday morning, up from $200 on Saturday.
Energy Department: US does not consider using Venezuelan oil to fill strategic reserves as a current option.
Department of Energy, Friday, said that the U.S. Government is not considering the use of Venezuelan oil as part of an exchange with U.S. companies for the purpose of refilling the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve. On Friday, two sources reported that the Trump administration was exploring an exchange plan to deliver Venezuelan crude oil to U.S. refining plants in exchange for U.S. produced crude. The U.S.
US considers swapping heavy Venezuelan crude oil for U.S. Medium Crude to fill emergency reserves, sources say
The U.S. Energy Department is exploring the possibility of exchanging heavy Venezuelan crude oil for U.S. Two sources told Reuters on Friday that medium-sour crude oil would be used to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The Trump administration wants to ship the Venezuelan crude?to refineries from the Louisiana Offshore Oil?Port. Two sources claim that companies will exchange Venezuelan crude for U.S.
Saudi Aramco signs long-term supply agreement with Commonwealth LNG
Three people with knowledge of the deal say that 'Saudi Aramco signed a contract with Commonwealth LNG for the U.S. LNG company to supply 1 million metric tons per annum. Saudi Aramco has the option to double its volume up to 2 mtpa. Saudi Aramco aims to be a major player in the liquefied gas industry, particularly in the United States, where capacity for LNG is expected to double within four years.
JERA is on track to achieve 20% co-firing of ammonia at Hekinan Coal Power Plant in FY29
The head of the plant said that JERA, Japan's largest power generator, is on track to achieve a 20% ammonia-co-firing in fiscal 2029 at one unit?of?its Hekinan Thermal Power Station. This will be the first commercial use for ammonia as fuel. Mitsutaka ban, the head of Japan's biggest coal-fired plant, spoke to reporters during a presentation at the 4.1 gigawatt central Japan plant.
Commonwealth LNG receives US approval to export non-FTA products for 20 years
Commonwealth LNG, a U.S. company, has been granted a 20-year export license from the Department of Energy for liquefied?gas to be exported from its proposed Louisiana plant to countries that do not have free trade agreements. The company also received approval for 25 years of exports to FTA countries. The authorizations become effective either when the facility begins exporting commercially…
US Natural Gas Falls Over 5% Ahead of Above Normal Temperatures
U.S. natural gas futures fell over 5% on Tuesday, pressured by forecasts of above normal temperatures next week, though the market was set for a second consecutive yearly gain led by record gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants. Front-month gas futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange traded 20.3 cents lower, or 5.1%, to $3.77 per million British thermal units.
US Natural Gas Futures Rise Alongside LNG Export Demand
U.S. natural gas futures rose 4% on Tuesday, boosted by record gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants and forecasts for more demand than previously expected over the next two weeks.Front-month gas futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 15.3 cents, or 4%, at $4.105 per million British thermal units by 08:59 AM ET. Priced ended 0.5% lower on Monday.
Woodside's new CEO must navigate LNG projects with high costs through glut risk
Woodside Energy is facing a leadership shake up after Meg O'Neill's unexpected departure for the top position at?BP. This comes at a time when the Australian company is trying to deliver on key projects in a?braced?for a glut of supply. Analysts say that the oil and gas company will continue to pursue its global growth strategy. This…
Meg O'Neill, BP's new CEO, will be the first woman ever to lead an oil company.
Energy industry veteran Meg O'Neill was tapped by BP as the leader of a shake-up within the London-based 'oil major'. She made an immediate impression when she took over at Australia's Woodside Energy and secured a deal which doubled the company's production portfolio. Woodside's acquisition of BHP petroleum assets, in a merger of then-$28billions…
Woodside's new CEO must navigate LNG projects with high costs through glut risk
Woodside Energy is facing a leadership shake up after BP's?chief executive Meg O'Neill's unexpected departure for the top position at BP. This comes as the Australian 'firm' is trying to deliver key projects on a market that's braced for an oversupply. Analysts say that the oil and gas "producer" is expected to continue with its global strategy of growth…
The new BP CEO has a long-lasting legacy at Australia's Woodside
Energy industry veteran Meg O'Neill was tapped by BP as the leader of a shake-up within the London-based oil giant. She made an immediate impression when she took over at Australia's 'Woodside Energy', securing a deal which doubled the production portfolio. Woodside's acquisition of BHP’s petroleum assets by 2021 in a merger of then…
The new BP CEO has a long-lasting legacy at Australia's Woodside
Energy industry veteran Meg O'Neill was tapped by BP as the leader of a shake-up within the venerable London based major. She made an immediate impact when she took over at Australia's Woodside Energy and secured a deal which doubled the production portfolio. Woodside's acquisition of BHP petroleum assets by 2021 in a merger of then…
Dallas Fed energy survey shows little change in oil and gas production during Q4
According to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey, oil and?gas production in Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico?edged down in the fourth quarter as executives expressed concerns about low oil prices, which are rendering some wells uneconomical, and the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. The oil and gas industry's production was essentially unchanged over the quarter…