Egypt, Israel eye expansion of EMGF
Egypt and Israel are working on plans to expand the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) into energy security, electricity infrastructure and emissions controls.
LNG
QP awards Samsung C&T $2bn LNG storage work
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has awarded LNG storage construction work to Samsung C&T, as part of its North Field East (NFE) project.
QP signs major LNG deal with Pakistan
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has signed a deal to supply up to 3 million tonnes per year of LNG to Pakistan.
BlackRock takes GasLog off the market
BlackRock’s Global Energy & Power Infrastructure (GEPIF) will acquire all publically held shares of GasLog, taking the LNG carrier private.
Eni nears Damietta LNG loading, eyes Qatar LNG entry
Eni intends to boost contracted LNG volumes to 14 million tonnes per year by 2024 and is in talks on entering Qatar Petroleum’s (QP) major expansion.
QP takes LNG FID, hands win to Technip, Chiyoda
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has taken the final investment decision (FID) for the world’s largest LNG plant, which will increase the country’s production to 110 million tonnes per year.
Thailand’s PTTEP eyes more Middle East deals after $2.45bn BP pact
Thailand’s state-backed upstream player PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) said Monday that its $2.45 billion deal to buy a 20% stake in one of Oman’s strategic gas fields from UK major BP will pave the way for future investments in the Middle East.
QP launches carbon cut strategy
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has launched a new sustainability strategy, aiming to reduce the emissions intensity of its LNG facilities by 25%.
Qatargas awards FEED work to McDermott
Qatargas has awarded front-end engineering and design (FEED) plans on the North Field South (NFS) project to McDermott International.
Adnoc, Total launch unconventional gas at Diyab
Adnoc and Total have celebrated the first delivery of unconventional gas from the Ruwais Diyab concession.
QP launches LNG trader, signs Singapore deal
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has launched a dedicated LNG trading arm, announcing a deal to supply gas to Singapore.
Total trims spending on price volatility
Total has no clear view on prices in 2021 and is taking a cautious stance on spending plans, the company’s CFO Jean-Pierre Sbraire said after the company published its third quarter results.
MENA bucks global trend with gas push
Despite a major demand shock this year, gas plans are scaling up, according to Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (Apicorp).