El Nino and record supply are affecting US natgas price this winter
Analysts said that US natural gas will be cheaper than last winter due to a strong El Nino climate pattern, which is expected to curb demand, and the?ample supply of gas, which keeps supplies balanced. Gas prices that are lower during the peak heating…
As El Nino threatens, hydropower plants in the south of Brazil prepare for heavy rainfall
Generators are reviewing their plans to deal with large volumes of water. Scientists believe that a severe El Nino will occur in the next few months. The Brazilian units of China Three Gorges and French Engie, two of the largest dam operators in Brazil…
Scientists in the EU say that June was the hottest on record for Western Europe.
Scientists from the EU confirmed on Thursday that Western Europe had just experienced the warmest June ever recorded. An extreme heatwave ended the month, which broke temperature records and disrupted electricity supplies. Schools were also closed.
Scientists in the EU say that June was the hottest on record for Western Europe.
Scientists from the EU confirmed on Thursday that Western Europe experienced its warmest June ever. An extreme heatwave in late-June smashed temperatures records, disrupted electricity supplies, and closed schools. In a monthly bulletin, the EU's Copernicus…
El Nino is expected to have its greatest impact in China's autumn.
China's National Climate?Centre stated on Friday that El Nino weather impacts will peak this autumn and winter before fading in spring of next year. Gao Rong told reporters that the sea surface temperatures of the central and eastern Pacific in the equatorial region have entered El Nino.
China warns about tighter fuel and energy prices as El Nino is forecast to be moderate or stronger.
Meteorologists predict that China will have to burn fossil fuels more this year. They are predicting an El Nino weather event of moderate or greater intensity in the summer and autumn. This could disrupt the operations at hydropower plants across the region…
LNG Canada increases production as Iran's war threatens global supplies
LSEG data shows that LNG Canada, a Shell venture, has increased production and exports to Asia in the past month. This is because 'the iran war' threatens Asian gas supplies, which are especially vulnerable to global disruptions. Data shows that the LNG project in Kitimat (British Columbia)…
Deep-sea Mining Company seeks international permit in accordance with new Trump rules
The Metals Co became the first deep sea miner on Thursday to apply for Washington's permission?to mine?the international oceanbed, under a new streamlined permit process that was introduced this week. Deep-sea mines have the potential to produce large…
Russia expects the new Sakhalin-3 project to begin operations in 2028
Russian news agencies reported on Thursday that the country is expecting to begin natural gas production in 2028 at the new Sakhalin-3 Project in the Pacific Ocean to supply gas to China as well as for domestic use. Valery Limarenko said that Gazprom…
Minister says Canada's LNG attracts German interest in market swaps
German companies want to swap Canadian LNG cargos off the Pacific Coast to meet European demand. Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodson announced this on Wednesday. Canada, the fifth largest natural gas producer in the world, exported its first ever liquefied gas in June.
Germany Looks to Meet European Demand with Canadian LNG
German companies are looking to buy and swap Canadian LNG cargoes shipped off the Pacific coast to help meet European demand, Canada's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said on Wednesday.Canada, the world's fifth-largest natural gas producer…
Guatemala wants 700 Megawatts of gas to power its electricity in a tender
Guatemala has announced a tender for 1500 megawatts of new capacity in electricity generation to meet the growing demand. Around 700 MW will be awarded to LNG-based projects. "Guatemala anticipates contracting at least 700 MW firm power in one or more facilities…
Energy assets affected due to sanctions and standoff between Russia and the West
On Tuesday, the United States and Russia reached separate agreements to stop attacks on energy and maritime targets. Washington also agreed to press for the lifting of some sanctions against Moscow. In the event that a peace agreement is reached between Russia and Ukraine…
Philippines urges residents in the affected areas to evacuate as the super typhoon Man Yi intensifies on its approach
The Philippine authorities made an urgent call on Saturday to residents of coastal towns and low-lying areas to evacuate as the super typhoon Man Yi gained strength in its approach to the main island of Luzon. Man-Yi intensified, with sustained maximum winds of 195 kph and gusts reaching up to 240kph.
Philippines evacuates thousands of people as super typhoon Man Yi approaches
On Saturday, the Philippines evacuated thousands of people and cancelled dozens flights as a super-typhoon threatened heavy rains and strong winds that could cause floods and storm waves. The storm Man-Yi, which was packing winds of up to 185 kph 115 mph…
Legal Beat: Jones Act Moon Shot
What does the Jones Act have to do with the moon, you ask? Well, we must go to ground on the Jones Act to answer the question.The “Jones Act” we are talking about is the section in the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 which revised the pre-existing reservation of U.S.
Pick your Poison: NOAA Study Finds Less Air Pollution brings more Hurricanes
A new study from NOAA finds that reducing air pollution in North America & Europe brings more hurricanes; increased pollution in Asia reduces tropical cyclonesA NOAA study published in the journal Science Advances about four decades of tropical cyclones…
Japan: Ocean Release for Fukushima Water
A panel of experts advising Japan's government on a disposal method for radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant on Friday recommended releasing it into the ocean, a move likely to alarm neighboring countries.The panel under the…
Dalian Refinery Plans 45-day Overhaul
PetroChina's subsidiary refinery, Dalian Petrochemical Corp, plans to have a major turnaround in April-May of 2020, four industry sources told Reuters.The maintenance is scheduled to start from late March or early April and will last for around one and a half months, the sources said.The 410,000 barrels-per-d
Castle Wind signs MoU for 1GW California OWP
Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) and Floating wind power developer Castle Wind, a joint venture between Trident Winds and EnBW North America, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enter into a future, long-term power-purchase agreement…