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Mexico Pacific Inks 20-Year LNG Supply Deal with Woodside Energy

Woodside Energy said on Wednesday it has signed a deal with energy company Mexico Pacific to purchase 1.3 million tonnes of LNG per annum for two decades to beef up production and optimize operations.

Woodside in Talks with Santos to Form $52 Billion Australian Gas Giant

Australia's Woodside Energy and Santos said they were in preliminary talks on Thursday to create a $52 billion global oil and gas giant as consolidation among international energy firms intensifies.

ConocoPhillips Restarts Production, Cargo Loading at Australia Pacific LNG After Resolving Tanker Issue

Production of LNG and the loading of cargoes have resumed at Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG), said operator ConocoPhillips, after a loaded tanker that was stuck at the facility was moved.

Global News December 2023

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Australia Pacific LNG Shipments Halt After Tanker Power Outage

So far, two LNG cargoes have been delayed, and Origin warned that "more LNG cargoes will be deferred,” as the stricken vessel was blocking other tankers from entering the facility on Curtis Island off Australia's east coast.

Shell’s Prelude LNG Facility to Resume Exports Next Month

In a sign that maintenance, which started in August, is near completion, the LNG tanker Symphonic Breeze has been booked to arrive at the floating facility on Dec. 6, shipping data shows.

Santos Forecasts Lower 2024 Output as Bayu-Undan Gas Field Nears End of Life

Australia's Santos forecast a fall in 2024 output on Wednesday, as its Bayu-Undan gas field's life comes to an end and production from the West Australian offshore field declines.

Russian Pipelines Facing Significant Pressure from Tightening Sanctions

(P&GJ) — The Russian pipelines’ sector is experiencing serious pressure amid ever tightening sanctions and the ever-growing isolation of the country in the international arena. Historically, pipelines have been a strategic asset in Russia, with the largest volume of cargo coming in the form of crude oil and natural gas.

Global News November 2023

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Aussie Court Halts Santos' Barossa Pipeline Near Tiwi Islands

Santos was told by a court on Wednesday to halt its pipeline project around 70 kilometers (43 miles) north of the Tiwi Islands pending a final ruling, although it was allowed to begin laying gas pipelines for a section of its $3.6 billion Barossa gas project.

Electrical Incident Curtails LNG Output at Chevron's Gorgon Facility

An "electrical incident" last month has curtailed the output of LNG at Chevron's Gorgon facility in Western Australia, a company spokesperson said on Thursday.

Gazprom Delivers Second LNG Shipment to China, Taking Suez Canal

Russia's Gazprom on Thursday delivered a second shipment of LNG to China, sending it via the Suez Canal rather than the northern sea route taken by the previous cargo, according to LSEG data.

Australian Court Blocks Santos' $3.6 Billion Subsea Gas Pipeline Project

Santos said on Thursday an Australian court has granted an interim injunction preventing it from starting work on laying undersea pipelines on its $3.6 billion Barossa gas project off northern Australia.

Santos to Fight Lawsuit by Indigenous Group to Halt Barossa Pipeline Work

Australia's Santos said on Tuesday it would defend against the legal proceedings brought by the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) to halt the commencement of pipeline work at its Barossa gas project off northern Australia.

Indigenous Group Files Emergency Application to Halt Santos Gas Pipeline Offshore Australia

Australia said on Tuesday it was reviewing an emergency application by an indigenous group seeking to block pipeline construction on Santos Ltd.'s $3.6-billion Barossa gas project off northern Australia.

Global News October 2023

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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.

Global News September 2023

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Woodside Needs New Seismic Approval for Scarborough Gas Project

Australia's federal court on Thursday halted approval for Woodside to conduct seismic blasting under the seabed for its $12 billion Scarborough gas project after a legal challenge by an Indigenous woman.

Woodside Awards Contract for Pluto LNG Train 1 Modification Project

(P&GJ) — KBR has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) contract by Woodside Energy as operator for and on behalf of the Pluto Joint Venture.

Pacific Energy-Enbridge Venture Woodfibre to Supply 100% of its LNG to BP

Pacific Energy and Enbridge-owned Woodfibre said on Tuesday it would supply 100% of the LNG from its proposed plant in British Columbia to BP Plc after it signed another agreement with a unit of the energy major.

Global News August 2023

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Australia's Kinetiko Energy in Talks with Sasol on Gas Supply Deal

Australian gas explorer Kinetiko Energy, which has found shallow sandstone gas in South Africa, has started talks with petrochemical company Sasol on a possible supply agreement, Kinetiko’s chief executive said on Monday.

Asian Buyers May Seek U.S. LNG If Australia Worker Disputes Worsen, Analysts Say

Major Asian buyers of LNG could seek U.S. cargoes in the coming weeks if worker-related disputes at key LNG facilities in Australia escalate, analysts said, as electricity demand continues surge due to warm weather.

Chevron Invests in Lower-Carbon Pilot Projects in Australia

The energy major would provide funding to Carbon Sync, which is leading a soil carbon sequestration pilot project as well as a research project with Deakin University to explore potential carbon dioxide sequestration opportunities in the region's coastal wetlands.

Planned Strike at Woodside, Chevron Australian Facilities Sparks Concern Over LNG Supply

Workers at Woodside Energy Group and Chevron's LNG facilities in Australia voted to strike on Wednesday, industry sources and Australian media reported, sending European gas prices higher on concern over supplies.

Australian Firm FFI Dives into U.S. Market with Phoenix Hydrogen Hub Acquisition

(P&GJ) — Australian green hydrogen developer Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has made its first move into the U.S. market by purchasing the Phoenix Hydrogen Hub (PHH) project in Buckeye, Arizona, from fuel-cell truck manufacturer Nikola for $24 million.

Global News July 2023

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Global Construction Update: LNG Markets, Resurgent China Kindle Pipeline Projects

(PGJ) — Global midstream markets continue to face near-term headwinds and economic uncertainties, but Europe’s rapid transition from Russian energy and projected higher demand in Asia continue to drive midstream expansion in those regions and others that supply them.

Brent Oil Hovers Above $81 After Supply Disruptions

Global benchmark Brent crude hovered above $81 a barrel on Friday, with bullish sentiment over U.S. demand bolstered by supply disruption in Libya and Nigeria.