GLNG - Global LNG

18 March 2023

Capacity utilisation rising at Nigeria LNG

16 March 2023

NLNG has reportedly seen utilisation rates rise since the beginning of 2023, marking a partial recovery from the production issues it experienced in Q4 2022.

NFE concludes sale of 50% stake in Hilli Episeyo FLNG operating offshore Cameroon to Golar LNG

16 March 2023

US-based New Fortress Energy (NFE) confirmed on March 15 that it had concluded the sale of its entire stake in the Hilli Episeyo, an FLNG vessel operating offshore Cameroon, per the terms of the deal it signed with Bermuda-registered Golar LNG.

T&T preparing for more talks on Dragon

16 March 2023

As T&T hopes for a quick deal that might launch the Dragon gas field in two years, other observers say more time is needed to launch development.

Venture Global moves ahead with second phase of Plaquemines LNG

16 March 2023

Venture Global LNG will proceed with the second phase of the Plaquemines LNG export terminal in Louisiana, the company revealed on March 13. Having secured $7.8bn in project financing a final investment decision (FID) was made.

Company seeks $20bn compensation from Canada for LNG terminal denial

16 March 2023

The companies behind the $10.1bn GNL Québec and Gazoduq projects in Québec are seeking $20bn in compensation from the federal government of Canada for turning down an LNG terminal, Énergie Saguenay.

Osaka Gas to purchase more LNG than usual in upcoming fiscal year

15 March 2023

Japan’s Osaka Gas will buy more LNG than usual in the financial year beginning in April as it seeks to guarantee a stable supply of the super-chilled fuel as experts predict global supply will remain tight.

Petronas enjoys profit bump from high prices, increased sales volumes

15 March 2023

Malaysia’s Petronas reported on March 13 a 55% climb in profits for the first quarter on the back of higher prices and increased sales volumes.

YPF, Petronas hope to make FID on Argentina GNL project next year

15 March 2023

Argentina’s YPF and Malaysia's Petronas expect to make a final investment decision on a natural gas and LNG project in 2024.

Pembina and Haisla Nation’s Cedar LNG project in Canada receives environmental approval

15 March 2023

The proposed $2.4bn Cedar LNG project to be developed by the Haisla Nation indigenous group and Pembina Pipeline in Kitimat, British Columbia has been granted environmental approval by the provincial government.

Qilak LNG plans $5bn LNG facility in Alaska

14 March 2023

Qilak LNG has revealed it is seeking to build a 4mn tonne per year LNG export terminal in Alaska’s North Slope to be completed by the end of the decade.

French LNG terminals shut down by strike action

13 March 2023

France’s four LNG terminals went offline early last week as a result of industrial action. They are not likely to resume operations until March 14. Their shutdown triggered a spike in European gas prices, which for weeks have seen steady decline.

Russia may issue more LNG development permits

13 March 2023

The Russian government may issue permits for the development of fields to underpin LNG export projects in the northern areas of the Krasnoyarsk and Yamalo-Nenets regions, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said last week.

Rosneft to reap modest reward from Russian LNG liberalisation

13 March 2023

Rosneft stands to gain the most from proposed liberalisation of the Russian LNG market, Kommersant reported on March 9, but ultimately the impact of the drafted changes is not likely to be significant, nor result in new players entering the market.

Brussels calls for no new supply deals for Russian LNG

13 March 2023

The European Commission has urged EU countries and companies not to enter into new supply contracts for Russian LNG, in order to further reduce the bloc’s use of the latter’s LNG.

Freeport LNG receives restart approval for final liquefaction train

12 March 2023

Freeport LNG, the US’s second-largest LNG export terminal, was granted regulatory approval for the restart of liquefaction train 1 on March 8. It was the only remaining liquefaction train that had not been restarted yet at the 15mn tpy facility.