Processing/LNG
Chevron Pursuing 15-Year LNG Supply Contracts into Europe
Chevron is negotiating contracts to supply LNG into Europe for up to 15 years as buyers expect the region to rely on imports for longer than previously thought, an executive at the U.S. oil and gas company said.
DOE Warns New Fortress Energy's Mexico LNG Permit Could Require Reapplication
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has warned New Fortress Energy if any portion of its Altamira floating LNG project is located onshore Mexico, the company will have to resubmit its application for an export permit.
US October LNG Exports Reach Second-Highest Level on Record
U.S. LNG producers ramped up exports in October to 7.92 million metric tons, according to data provider LSEG, the second-highest monthly level on record.
FEED Awarded for QatarEnergy LNG’s CO2 Sequestration Project
Worley will develop the FEED and EPC scope of work for QatarEnergy LNG’s CO2 sequestration facility, in Ras Laffan, Qatar, capable of capturing 4.3 mtpa of CO2.
Origin Energy's Top Shareholder Opposes Brookfield's $9.8 Billion Takeover Offer
Origin Energy's largest shareholder said on Tuesday it plans to vote against a Brookfield-led consortium's $9.78 billion takeover offer for the company, casting doubt on the bid's future weeks ahead of a shareholder vote on the deal.
Enterprise Reveals Permian Growth Projects; Takes Seminole Pipeline Out of Crude Oil Service
(P&GJ) — Enterprise Products Partners L.P. has announced four new capital projects in the Permian Basin and also revealed that it has begun initial steps to return the Seminole Pipeline, which has a capacity of 210,000 bbl/d of crude oil, to natural gas liquid (NGL) transportation service in December 2023.
MPLX Completes Whistler Pipeline Expansion, Advances Permian Gas Processing Plant
In the Permian Basin, MPLX completed its Whistler pipeline expansion from 2 Bcf/d to 2.5 Bcf/d at the end of Q3. In the Delaware Basin, MPLX also progressed the construction of its sixth natural gas processing plant, Preakness ll, expected online in the first half of 2024, the company said.
India’s Petronet LNG Not Seeking Additional Volumes in Qatar Deal
India's top gas importer Petronet LNG is not seeking additional volumes when it renews its long-term liquefied natural gas deal with Qatar, its Head of Finance V. K Mishra said on Monday on an analyst call.
US Reviews of LNG Export Permits Slow Under Biden Administration
The average time for issuing an export license has climbed under the Biden administration to over 330 days from 155 days under the Obama administration and 49 days under the Trump administration, according to DOE data.
Germany Willing to Invest in Nigerian Gas
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday his country was willing to invest in gas and critical minerals in Nigeria, Africa's largest oil producer, as he started a two-nation visit to sub-Saharan Africa.
Freeport LNG Gets Approval to Restart More of Texas Export Plant
A return to full operation would allow the plant, which shut for about eight months from June 2022 to February 2023 after a fire, to supply more LNG to global markets ahead of the winter heating season, when demand for natural gas soars in the Northern Hemisphere.
Baker Hughes Raises Full-Year Revenue Forecast on Strong LNG Equipment Demand
Baker Hughes in recent years has benefited from a boom in global demand for LNG and the race to build new export terminals and the post-COVID recovery of oilfield activity.
Qatar LNG Flows Could Be Diverted from Europe, TotalEnergies CEO Says
TotalEnergies said on Thursday that liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries covered by a 27-year deal it signed with Qatar this month could be diverted to non-European countries if needed.
Germany to Complete Gas Pipeline Link While Building Up LNG Import Terminals
Germany's quest to increase LNG import capacity has intensified as it seeks to end reliance on Russian pipeline gas after Russia invaded Ukraine last year.
TotalEnergies to Take FID on New Mozambique LNG Terminal in 2024
The Matola terminal could become South Africa's first major LNG supplier at a time when the government wants to significantly expand its domestic gas market.
Column: Italy's LNG Deal with Qatar Shows How Hard It Is to Quit Gas
Italy's ENI SpA signed a deal this week to purchase up to 1 million tonnes of LNG annually from QatarEnergy for the next 27 years, locking in gas flows to Southern Europe's largest economy until at least 2050.
Singapore LNG to Develop Country's Second LNG Terminal
Singapore LNG Corp. (SLNG) will develop and operate the country's second LNG terminal, with gas supply capacity of up to 5 million tons a year, it said on Tuesday.
China's CNOOC, French Energy Firm Engie Complete Yuan-Settled LNG Trade
Chinese national oil company CNOOC and French energy company Engie have completed a yuan-settled LNG trade through the Shanghai Petroleum and Natural Gas Exchange.
Shell to Complete Maintenance at Prelude LNG by Mid-November
Shell is expected to complete maintenance at its flagship Prelude LNG facility off Australia by mid-November, two sources close to the project told Reuters on Wednesday.
Repsol CEO Vows Legal Action to Secure LNG Cargoes in Dispute with Venture Global
Spanish energy giant Repsol SA will take action against US gas exporter Venture Global LNG to obtain LNG cargoes under a long-term contract, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday.
QaterEnergy, Shell Sign 27-Year LNG Supply Deal
(P&GJ) — Affiliates of QatarEnergy and Shell signed two long-term LNG sale and purchase agreements for the supply of up to 3.5 million tons per annum of LNG from Qatar to the Netherlands.
Mitsui Considers Stake in Qatar's North Field LNG Expansion Project
Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co is considering buying a stake in the North Field LNG expansion project in Qatar as a way to ensure a stable supply of LNG, a Mitsui spokesperson said.
Shell Urges DOE to Approve Energy Transfer’s LNG Export License Application
Shell PLC has submitted a letter to the U.S. Energy Department in support of Energy Transfer's request for a new license to export LNG to countries without free trade agreements with the U.S., saying the pipeline operator is a reliable gas supplier.
Marathon Oil Inks 5-Year LNG Deal for Alba Gas in Equatorial Guinea
(P&GJ) — Marathon Oil Corp. has entered into a five-year firm LNG sales agreement with Glencore Energy U.K. Ltd. for a portion of its equity natural gas produced from the Alba Field in Equatorial Guinea.
Saudi Aramco Eyes Additional LNG Investments for Market Leadership
The chief executive of Saudi Arabia's oil group Aramco, Amin Nasser, said his company is looking at more investments in LNG to boost its plans to become a leading player in the seaborne gas market.
Finland Terminal Receives First LNG Cargo After Pipeline Breach
A tanker carrying LNG arrived at Finland's Inkoo terminal on Tuesday, vessel tracking data showed, the first such cargo to appear following the Oct. 8 outage of a Finnish-Estonian gas pipeline.
Kimmeridge Secures Gas Takeaway Deal with Kinder Morgan for Eagle Ford Assets
(P&GJ) — Kimmeridge signed a definitive multiyear transportation agreement with Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC (KMTP) to secure midstream takeaway for its Eagle Ford natural gas, enabling Kimmeridge to deliver natural gas across multiple LNG facilities along the Gulf Coast.
Eagle LNG Delivers First LNG Carrier for Caribbean Basin Service
(P&GJ) — Eagle LNG Partners LLC has announced the successful delivery of its first LNG carrier, the Coral Favia, from Anthony Veder. The 10,000 cubic meter LNG supply vessel is the first of a planned fleet from Eagle LNG offering LNG supply and bunker services for the Caribbean basin.
FERC Grants Venture Global Approval for Steam Generator Modifications at Louisiana LNG Plant
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Thursday granted Venture Global LNG permission to proceed with the heat recovery steam generator modifications at the Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant in Louisiana.
Chevron Australia, Unions Make Progress in LNG Talks, Deal Remains Elusive
Negotiations over a stalled pay and conditions deal between Chevron and unions at its LNG facilities in Australia made progress on Friday but fell short of sealing an agreement to end months of labor disputes at the major export sites.
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