Qatar remains the top LNG exporter among GECF member countries and figures among top three global trans-shippers of liquefied natural gas, according to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). The top three LNG exporters in November were the US, Australia and Qatar, GECF said in its latest monthly report. In …
Read More »German Firm Seeks U.S. Watchdog Approval for LNG Project
A German state-owned company has requested from the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval for the construction of Venture Global’s CP2 LNG project. The entity, called SEFE, or Securing Energy for Europe, comprises the assets previously owned by Gazprom’s German subsidiary. The company was nationalized last year and earlier this …
Read More »The West Moves to Secure Further Emergency LNG Supplies
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the race has been on to secure as much of the world’s regular liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies as possible to compensate for lost energy supplies from the global gas and oil powerhouse. LNG requires much less infrastructure for delivery than …
Read More »Gas Pipe that will Connect Poland and Lithuania almost Done
Energa has completed tests of the gas pipeline in Ostrołęka. Eventually, it will be connected to the international GIPL gas pipeline. The investment is expected to be ready for use in 2024. Tests of the gas pipeline supplying the power plant in Ostrołęka have been successful. They were carried out …
Read More »Surging LNG Exports Expose the U.S. to Natural Gas Price Swings
Soaring U.S. LNG exports have made natural gas a global commodity and the United States vulnerable to global price volatility. As American exports of liquefied natural gas are set to grow further this decade, the once-isolated U.S. natural gas prices will become increasingly linked to the pace of LNG exports …
Read More »Russia Set New Record for Daily Gas Deliveries to China
Russia set a new record for daily gas deliveries to China via the Power of Siberia gas pipeline, the press service of the energy corporation Gazprom said on Saturday. “On Nov. 23, the Chinese side’s application for the supply of Russian gas through the Power of Siberia gas pipeline again …
Read More »European Natural Gas Demand Rises as Winter Arrives
Europe’s weaker natural gas demand in the autumn is now rising amid lower-than-usual temperatures in most areas and freezing weather expected to last until early December. The forecast for many countries, including Europe’s largest economy and natural gas user, Germany, has been updated to expect colder temperatures this weekend and …
Read More »Korea Takes Short-Term LNG Path while Rivals Embrace Long Deals
South Korea is avoiding the global trend toward long-term agreements on liquefied natural gas due to high prices, a risky move that will leave the top importer exposed to the volatile spot market. State-owned Korea Gas Corp. plans to rely on short-term deals or spot purchases to fill its supply …
Read More »European Natural Gas Prices Seesaw as Cold Snap Arrives
European natural gas prices were having a nervous trading session early on Tuesday as traders weighed higher heating demand amid colder weather with still nearly full EU inventories. The front-month Dutch TTF Natural Gas Futures, the benchmark for Europe’s gas trading, were down by 1.7% to $49.30 (45 euros) per …
Read More »Tehran, Islamabad Agree to Advance IP Gas Deal Project
Iranian and Pakistani energy ministers vowed to take effective steps in advancing the previously-inked Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas project deal. Following his visit to Iran to participate in the 23rd edition of the Iran International Electricity Exhibition (IEE), Pakistan Minister of Energy Muhammad Ali promised to fulfill the commitment of his …
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