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Delfin Floating LNG project on schedule for FID by mid-2023

Delfin Midstream revealed on April 24 that its floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project offshore of Louisiana consisting of four vessels each boasting a nameplate capacity of 3.5mn tonnes per year is expected to take a FID by mid-2023.

Tellurian obtains FERC approval for Driftwood pipelines

Houston-headquartered LNG developer Tellurian received Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approval on April 21 for its Driftwood LNG Line 200 and Line 300 natural gas transmission pipeline project.

SE Europe strengthens gas security with new regional agreement

Four EU members in Southeast Europe have strengthened their energy security futures with the signing in Sofia on 25 April of a memorandum of understanding that includes Azerbaijan, which supplies natural gas to the region through the SGC.

Congo LNG project launched by Eni

Italian oil major Eni inaugurated the Congo LNG gas liquefaction project on April 25. The facility will features two floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) plants at the Nene and Litchendjili fields offshore the Republic of the Congo.

2022 blip aside, China is Asia’s LNG force of the future

With the exception of last year’s dip in numbers, as LNG prices around the world reacted to Russian invasion of Ukraine, China has shown continued year-on-year LNG import increases since the mid-2000s.

New LNG deliveries for India’s GAIL from SEFE

German firm SEFE Marketing and Trading, formerly Gazprom Germania, delivered two cargoes of LNG to GAIL in March and in April. Another four are to be delivered in May.

Chevron seeks drilling rig for East Mediterranean assets

Europe’s heating season ends as gas storage passes bottom

European gas tank storage hit a low of 55.36% full at the start of April 1, and the volume held in tanks has grown since then to 57.94% full as of April 23, according to data from GIE.

Russian LNG liberalisation set to benefit Rosneft

Russian state-owned oil firm Rosneft looks set to be the main beneficiary of a proposed government law that will liberalise rights to use the country’s gas to export gas, with 36 of the company’s fields permitted to be used for LNG development.

LNG volumes at sea rise on annual basis

The amount of LNG stored at sea rose this month on an annual basis, Reuters reported on April 21, attributing the growth to low spot demand in Japan, China and South Korea.

Angola reports oil revenues, volumes down in Q1-2023

José Barroso, Angola’s secretary of state for oil and gas, reported that the country had seen crude oil export volumes and revenues decline year on year in the first quarter of 2023.

Russian energy exports to China soar in Q1

Russian supplies of oil, pipeline gas and LNG to China soared in the first quarter of this year, customs authorities in Beijing reported on April 21, reflecting the diversion of the country’s energy exports from Western markets.

Tokyo, Seoul agree deal to guarantee gas supply

Japanese firm JERA and Korea Gas (KOGAS) have agreed to work together to help guarantee gas supplies to the two long-term rivals as much of Asia continues to struggle to secure cargoes.

China, India hungry for LNG cargoes as spot prices drop

As per data released by commodity analyst firm Kpler, LNG imports to the subcontinent will be in the region of 1.84mn tonnes in March, significantly higher that the 1.27mn imported in February, itself the lowest rate of import in over six years.

GLNG: India’s Dhamra terminal receives first cargo as LNG imports continue to rise

India’s Dhamra terminal receives first cargo as LNG imports continue to rise

The Dhamra LNG terminal in India’s eastern state of Odisha received its first cargo on April 17, ahead of startup. The facility co-owned by TotalEnergies and Adani Group will give the Asian country seven LNG terminals in operation.

Nigeria's NLNG failing to meet gas export obligations due to pipeline vandalism

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) is currently failing to meet its gas export obligations to customers, primarily due to the vandalism of gas pipelines and theft.

Krk LNG to boost import capacity

Hong Kong readies for launch of LNG terminal

Preparations are underway for the launch of the offshore Hong Kong LNG terminal following the floating storage and regasification unit’s (FSRU) completion of checks and clearance procedures.

LNG Croatia terminal expands gas capacity in Norway deal

LNG Croatia has signed a deal with Norwegian firm Wartsila Gas Solutions for the delivery of an additional regasification module, LNG Croatia revealed on April 14. The module will boast a capacity of 250,000 cubic metres per hour.

Wison reportedly wins EPC contract from India’s Padah LNG for mystery Nigerian project

China’s Wison Offshore and Marine has won a contract to provide procurement services for the builder of an onshore LNG plant in Nigeria’s Akwa Ibom State, Upstream Online has said.

Beleluane Gas Co. begins seeking owners engineer for delayed Mozambican LNG import project

BGC, the operator of a planned LNG import terminal in Mozambique, said late last week that it was seeking an owners engineer to supervise EPC activities for its project.

Netherlands vows to stop importing Russian LNG

The Dutch government has pledged to stop importing Russian LNG, as it targets an expansion in overall LNG capacity to offset the loss of Russian pipeline supply.

Novatek gets patent for improved Arctic Cascade liquefaction tech

Novatek has obtained a Russian patent for an improved version of its Arctic Cascade liquefaction technology, the company reported on April 13, as it pushes to localise LNG production in response to Western sanctions.

Biden administration approves LNG exports from Alaska project

The Biden administration gave the green light on April 13 to exports of LNG from the Alaska LNG project to countries with which the US does not have a free trade agreement. The majority of the LNG produced at the facility would be shipped to Asia.